At 21:20 15/03/2006, you wrote:
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 are there any historical references for this color?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 are there any historical references to a magenta like color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!)
I always thought that magenta was named after a battle in the
Napoleonic wars but I could be way wrong!
Suzi
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