Our Collections
Forage Legion
Our own neighborhood offers so many wonderful plants for dyeing.
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One of our favorite dyes comes from goldenrod, which grows everywhere
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Acorns are full of tannin which gives fibers a soft brown shade
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You'd be shocked to see results from dyeing with lichens
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August & September give us goldenrod & jewelweed
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Mushrooms can give incredible oranges & browns
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Historical Colors
Natural dyes changed and enriched history
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Madder Root is one of the medieval trinity of dyes, which also includes woad & weld
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Natural dyes changed and enriched history
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Dye from the logwood tree is a deep shade of purple
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Natural dyes changed and enriched history
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Natural dyes changed and enriched history
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Plant, Grow, Dye
Growing our own dye plants in the Bette J. Speakman Smyth Memorial Dye Garden
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We cut our mint back several times a year to use a natural dye.
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Coreopsis & marigolds are a staple in our dye garden.
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Red Dye Amaranth is used by the Hopi Native American tribes to dye pika bread pink.
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Around The World In 80 Dyes
Natural dyes come from every corner of the globe.
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Natural dyes come from every corner of the globe.
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Natural dyes come from every corner of the globe.
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Natural dyes come from every corner of the globe.
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Natural dyes come from every corner of the globe.
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Waste Knot
Natural dyes are found in every kitchen. e
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Natural dyes are found in every kitchen.
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Natural dyes are found in every kitchen.
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Natural dyes are found in every kitchen.
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Natural dyes are found in every kitchen.
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