The Influence of Mordant on The Light Fastness of Yellow
Natural Dyes, Journal of American Institute for Conservation, 21(2): 43-58.
What remains of interest is how the use of
natural dyes was developed across continents and oceans, in societies as diverse as the Mayan Indians, the nomadic Yoruks of Turkey, the ikat weavers of Central Asia, the carpet-weavers of Persia and the traditional dyeing communities of southern India and the Gangetic delta.
The steps used when dyeing with
natural dyes are somewhat different.
"This urban garden will have a tremendous impact towards the community revitalization of West Baltimore and our economy - from the
natural dyes produced by the crops to the unique apparel which will be manufactured for the marketplace."
The girls' bodies are painted in intricate designs with
natural dyes made from forest plants.
Today, either commercial or
natural dyes can be used.
In recent years the usage of
natural dyes and colours for fabric dyeing has witnessed its revival due to the hazardous effects of synthetic dyes and chemicals.
Dyed color swatch samples of various textiles which have received
natural dyes are provided, along with tips and techniques for using barks, plants, trees, and even common kitchen ingredients.
She also works mostly with hand-woven raw silk and cotton and also raw silk fabrics from India where she does black print on them and
natural dyes. She gets her raw materials from the local market.
This was facilitated by the growing in the region of a large number of plants that serve as
natural dyes. Since ancient times Shirvan carpets have always attracted the attention of scientists and travelers.
There will also be wine tasting; a display on using
natural dyes from plants grown on the plots, and a bee keeper will explain the importance of bees.