"Vegetable Dyes: Being a Book of Recipes and Other Information Useful to the Dyer" by Ethel Mairet is an early 20th-century manual dedicated to the art of natural dyeing, filled with instructions and information about dyeing using plant-based substances. Opening with discussions on fiber types like wool, silk, cotton, and linen, the volume stresses preparatory techniques, the importance of mordants, and clean water, emphasizing raw wool should retain grease until dyeing. Readers will learn both traditional techniques and the properties of dye plants. The text sets the stage for a journey into specific dye plants and their use.
Vegetable Dyes: Being a Book of Recipes and Other Information Useful to the Dyer
By Ethel Mairet
Discover how to transform textiles using only plants, clean water, and time-honored techniques from a simpler era.
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