>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 are there any historical references for this color?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 are there any historical references to a magenta like color being produced 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? On natural dyestuffs see "The Art & Craft of Natural Dyeing" Jim Liles. He's a Rev War re-enactor & teaches/taught Chem at some southern University (U of Tenn?). You wont find history here, but you will find good process & technique. His photo on the back book cover has him in a snappy magenta (called Turkey Red) tunic. Your perception is most likely correct. I'd go with a mordant, too. --cin Cynthia Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
