Dyeing fabric or yarn by hand produces very distinctive results—the slight variations in intensity and saturation of color appeal to those yearning for signs of the human touch in their surroundings. This makes hand-dyed textiles pretty special to connoisseurs, and a generation of fashion and design enthusiasts are waking up to their charms. While it’s near impossible to hand-dye contract-grade textiles without compromising durability, it is possible to infuse some of that artisanal charm through other dyeing techniques.