Madder dyeing in Turkey 
Wool dyed with madder root.
Madder dye vat.
Turkish kilim dyed with madder and other natural dyes.
Madder plants growing in my Chicago community garden.
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Monday, May 24, 2010
Natural Dye Workshop
Madder is the main source of dyestuff used to obtain true red. Textiles dating back to 3000 BC have been found that used madder to obtain a brilliant warm red color. It grows abundantly worldwide, especially in Europe, the Middle East and India, and locally in Chicago. Brilliant oranges to warm reds can be obtained on wool fibers when used alone or mixed with other dyes. Rich earth tones are produced when fibers dyed in madder are dipped in indigo. Join us for a 4-day Natural Dye Workshop, June 21 to 24, where we will explore the best way to obtain color from madder root, along with many other natural dyes. We will also discuss how to start your own madder garden. Class size is limited, so please register early to reserve your place. Open to all levels.
Madder dyeing in Turkey
Wool dyed with madder root.
Madder dye vat.
Turkish kilim dyed with madder and other natural dyes.
Madder plants growing in my Chicago community garden.
Madder dyeing in Turkey Wool dyed with madder root.Madder dye vat. Turkish kilim dyed with madder and other natural dyes.Madder plants growing in my Chicago community garden.
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