In reference roughly to 12th - 14th centuries. I have been eyeing a lovely 
piece of magenta wool. My herbal book says this color can be attained using 
dandelion - the whole plant with no mordant.
   
  1. are there any historical references for this color? I know that dandelion 
flowers produce a yellow dye.
   
  2. no mordant implies that it would not be color fast.
   
  3. are there any historical references to a magenta like color being produced 
with some other dye stuff?
   
  Or any suggestions where I might look for more information?
   
   
  Annette M (the fuschia/magenta/hot pink range is my favorite color for 
clothing!)

                
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