Book Reviews from Spin Off Fall 2019
Discover new books on sheep shearing, natural dyes, and textile photography.
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Discover new books on sheep shearing, natural dyes, and textile photography.
Before the invention of the first synthetic dye, every color of yarn or fabric got its hue from natural dyes—vegetable, mineral, and yes, even animal. Here are a few favorites that are easy for home dyers to find and use.
The scenery in Teotitlán del Valle, Mexico, is a study in tan, but the color I remember most vividly from my visit is red. The bold scarlet of cochineal insects, one of the world’s most important natural dyes, colors the rugs for which the village near