The Selah Collection
Naturally Dyed Linen
The Selah Collection is an invitation to slow down… to pause… to reflect.
Rooted in the ancient traditions of natural dyeing and guided by a quieter, more intentional way of making, each fabric in this collection is created to honor time, patience, and material integrity. These linens are woven from flax and dyed by hand in small batches using plants, water, and careful attention—allowing color to emerge naturally rather than be forced.
Named for the word found throughout the Psalms, Selah speaks to pause and reflection. The fabrics in this collection are meant to be lived with—worn close to the body, sewn thoughtfully, and softened through use. Subtle variations in color and texture are not imperfections, but evidence of process and care.
The Selah Collection is for makers who value meaning as much as beauty, and for garments and textiles meant to last beyond a season.
The Selah Collection Colorway and the Dyes We Use
Naturally Dyed Linen
Our signature 100% linen is OEKO-TEX® certified and free from harmful chemicals. We source exclusively from suppliers who uphold fair labor practices, humane working conditions, and responsible environmental stewardship.
Selah is our lightweight linen—named for the word found throughout the Psalms, often understood as an invitation to pause, reflect, and rest. It is a fitting name for a fabric made slowly, with intention, and meant to be lived with rather than rushed.
Woven from flax and hand-dyed by us in small batches at LesaDyes, Selah carries the quiet beauty of plant color and time-honored process. Each length is dyed patiently, allowing fiber, water, and botanicals to work together in their own rhythm.
About the Fabric
Selah is a fine plain-weave linen made from 100% flax. We begin with a natural white cloth developed specifically for LesaDyes, then dye it entirely in-house using traditional indigo vats and plant-based extracts.
The fabric has a cool, smooth hand with a relaxed drape—structured enough for garments, yet soft enough to move beautifully with the body. Because Selah is dyed and washed slowly,and softened in the wind, it finishes slightly narrower, a natural result of the process rather than a flaw.
Dyed in one to five yard lengths.
Naturally Dyed Colorways
Each shade is built in layers, giving depth, movement, and subtle variation to the cloth:
Stillwater (Indigo Blue) — a deep, steady indigo inspired by calm waters and unhurried depth
Morning Psalm (Light Indigo Blue) — soft and airy, like early light settling gently into the day
Olive Grove (Indigo & Pomegranate Green) — a layered green echoing leaves, branches, and sun-warmed earth
Crimson Thread (Lac Red) — a warm, enduring red drawn from lac resin, rich with history and quiet strength
Rose of Sharon (Cochineal Pink–Red) — a luminous red-pink inspired by ancient gardens and enduring beauty
Pilgrim’s Clay (Madder Red–Earth) — an earthy red shaped by madder root, grounded and quietly enduring
Evensong (Logwood Purple) — a deep, shifting purple that echoes twilight light and the contemplative stillness of evening
Evening Star (Soft Marigold Yellow) — a pale, glowing yellow inspired by fading light, gentle and quietly luminous
Harvest Light (Marigold Yellow–Brown) — a sun-warmed yellow deepened with earthy browns, reminiscent of gathered fields and late-season blooms
Ghost Light (Pale Tea Gray) — a soft, atmospheric gray with subtle warmth, airy and lightly grounded
Steeped Silence (Black Tea Gray) — a layered gray with darker undertones, built slowly like tea leaves steeping in water.
No two lengths are exactly the same. These variations are part of Selah’s living character and are celebrated.
What It’s Made For
Shirts, blouses, dresses, skirts and trousers
Simple layers and everyday wardrobe pieces
- Visible mending, patchwork, and hand-stitching
Intentional, eco-conscious sewing projects – anything you can imagine
Fiber Details
Width: Approx. 51 inches (130 cm) after dyeing
Weight: Approx. 5 oz/yd² (170 g/m²)
Pre-washed (expect up to 3–5% additional shrinkage)
Wash at 86 °F (30 °C) with a mild, pH-neutral detergent
Comfort & Wear
Linen is naturally breathable, antibacterial, and gentle on sensitive skin. Free from synthetic dyes and harsh chemicals, Selah is as comfortable to wear as it is to sew with—fabric you can trust close to your body.
Care
Wash gently at 86 °F (30 °C) using a mild, pH-neutral detergent. Avoid fabric softeners and optical brighteners. Dry flat or line-dry while still damp. Over time, the color will soften and evolve—becoming uniquely yours with every wear and wash.