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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
A good book, useful for medievalists!,
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This review is from: Traditional Scottish Dyes (Canongate) (Paperback)
A modern book with information that can be used for period dyeing (for medievalists) in Irish and Scottish styles. It recommends thoroughly modern mordants (dye color fixatives) though there is some reference to ammonia (period by way of urine) and alum (which may or may not have been early period, but, was at least medieval). It discusses various native and imported plants, traditional ways to dye with them, and how to get specific color variations. Includes bits of folklore about the plants and dyes, regional customs, etc. I found this an interesting and informative book. However, a few recipes did not seem as effective as the author described them. |
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Traditional Scottish Dyes (Canongate) by Jean Fraser (Paperback - Sept. 1996)
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