Madder root

Madder roots.

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Madder. The most mysterious root. A dye history of over 3000 years stretching almost all of the globe. Smelling madder roots transfers me back to forgotten times. The earthy scent carries many secrets. More to follow!

Fingering weight wool dyed with madder roots

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UPDATE! A longer more thorough analysis of this project, including an additional round of samples can be found under the “WORK” section of my website, or by CLICKING THIS LINK . :) While in Louisiana last September, I collected water samples from a few rivers, a lake, a bayou and a swamp. Six of

As I have some home-grown madder waiting to be processed, I thought I’d write a few more words about dyeing with madder. Madder in my dye garden After the madder roots have been dug up (and remember to dig as deeply as possible so as not to miss the thickest […]

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Introducing a limited edition collection of 100% silk pieces, hand-dyed by Green Matters Natural Dye Company, a small artisanal dyeing plant comprised of all women and non-binary individuals, located in Gap, Pennsylvania. Green Matters uses natural ingredients such as madder root, hibiscus, logwood shavings and GOTS certified indigo to make their dyestuffs.