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Research -- colors

Jan 31, 2007 14:24

Viking Age Dyestuffs: shows a list of dyes identified. Wool was dyed, linen left natural or bleached. Colors include purple, red, blue, green, and yellow. There seems to be a bit of regional preference in colors. Sources are listed at the bottom of the page.

Can anyone help me with the translation of the dyes listed to the colors they produce ( Read more... )

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From my sources mia_mcdavid January 31 2007, 22:39:30 UTC

Hi, I saw this and thought I'd contribute. I've got a number of good books courtesy of Sandy B., who gave me her dyeing library. According to Wild Color by Jenny Dean, and my own (limited!) experience or knowledge ( ... )

Re: From my sources eyja January 31 2007, 22:43:40 UTC

Wow! Thank you!! :D

Re: From my sources rillaspins February 1 2007, 00:03:06 UTC

Yup, I knows good people. Late but here...http://home.uchicago.edu/~atterlep/costuming/dyestuffs.htm

Re: From my sources redwingkali February 1 2007, 07:56:22 UTC

Good link..

The yellow X could very well be yarrow or goldenrod. A root or even a bark. Nettles with copper as a modifyer. Im surprised the article doesnt pick up on loosestrife.

PH can change color to which very well could have been Vinegar.

As far as Lichens go I have dyed with them I get mine from the Appalachians.

I do not have time right now to go further, My printer broke down today while trying to finalize MUCH paperwork for end of year and close of Bizznizz clients. Bad karma day.

Re: From my sources rillaspins February 1 2007, 00:04:20 UTC

I should have known you had this and addressed both of you...my bad.

Thank you

Re: From my sources mia_mcdavid February 1 2007, 00:31:23 UTC

Not a problem!

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