The island is home to such rare plant species as leatherwood, riverbank goldenrod, scarlet ammannia, wild false indigo and Wood’s sedge, Travaglini said. It is also home to such invasive species ...

The coloring process mainly uses natural dyes derived from wild plants, such as turmeric, chestnut and false indigo. After binding, dyeing, drying and untying, the cotton threads are brought to life.