Clothing ourselves beautifully
Often when I think about a natural dyer’s garden, I think in terms of colors for the dye vat. Sometimes, I think in terms of garden beauty, ease of cultivation, or hardiness for my zone. But, I hadn’t thought of creating a bee friendly dyer’s garden to help save the bees, particularly the wild varieties. […]
Of all colors in history, Red was the most prized. Difficult to obtain, and exceptionally difficult to achieve a true red, through history this color was an exclusive of those of rank. Kings, nobles, and sometimes clergy wore this color with impunity, and in the minds of men it became a symbol of wealth and […]
Frosty days and cool nights, bring thoughts of dying to my mind. I don’t know about you, but I enjoy stalking the elusive fall dyes. Woad is more of a summer colour, and most yellows also dye in summer. But there is one colour which is only harvestable in the fall, madder red. When growing […]
