The use of plant and mineral-based dyes is a cornerstone of Marianne’s practice and also one of its main challenges. The rhythm of slow textiles demands both time and small-scale production, her process is closer to that of a century ago than to today’s industrial pace.

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To streamline workflow while maintaining integrity, she developed the Marianne Tiegen Fabric Collection, a curated palette of colors refined through extensive testing, allowing for more consistent production.

When developing a new shade on a new base fabric, however, the process remains long and exploratory - far from the immediacy of selecting from a Pantone chart.

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For her, this investigative approach is essential, deeply feeding her creativity.

Current production is produced purposefully in small quantities of about 10 meters, allowing for meticulous attention to detail — ideal for bespoke interiors and her own capsule collection, emphasizing artistry rather than mass production.