Botanical Dyes: A Seasonal Guide to Sustainable Dyeing

Wolff Aurelia

Botanical Dyes: A Seasonal Guide to Sustainable Dyeing - Search Press 2014 - 182

INTRODUCTION TO BOTANICAL DYEING
What Is Botanical Dyeing?
• Traditional Methods
• Natural Dyeing: A Call To Action
• Classification Of Dyes
• The Dyeing Process
• Natural Fibres
• Mordanting
• The Different Techniques
• In The Dyer’s Workshop
SEASONAL DYEING: RECIPES & INSPIRATION
SPRING – Walnut, Rhubarb, Dyer’s woad, Artichoke
SUMMER - Weld, Cosmos, Madder, Wild carrot
AUTUMN - Oak, St John’s wort, Elderberry, Broad-leaved dock
WINTER - Chestnut, Onion, Avocado, Turmeric
OUT OF SEASON & OTHER LATITUDES - Cutch, Logwood
• Appendices
• Glossary
• Useful Addresses
• Where To Find The Plants



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