The analysis of dyes in historical textiles has evolved into a multidisciplinary endeavour, combining traditional archaeological insight with state-of-the-art analytical techniques. Chromatography ...

Dyers say pigments can imprint a favorite color on clothing, quilts or even yarn and give them a way to connect with nature ...

Lots of plants offer dye potential, including ones that may already be in your garden, including black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) and black hollyhock (Alcea rosea), or many that could be direct ...

Archaeologists have discovered a rare artifact that is found throughout the Bible's Old Testament. They discovered a 3,800-year-old textile colored with 'scarlet worm,' a dye that is mentioned 25 ...

A precious ancient scarlet-red dye has been identified on 3,800-year-old textile fragments that were found in a desert cave. The rare textiles, which consist of uncolored linen and dyed bright red ...

7 plant-based hair dyes to try at home Choose nature for a kinder, healthier approach to hair care – and let your tresses shine naturally. June 9, 2025. Elana Geist 2 minutes read.

Madder, cochineal, Mauveine; these words may be unfamiliar but they’re the names of dyes made from a plant, an insect and a chemical that have shaped our world. While indigo is arguably the most ...