Take a colourful journey through the seasons with this essential guide to sustainable, botanical dyeing from noted expert Aurélia Wolff.
Take a colorful journey through the seasons with this essential guide to sustainable, botanical dyeing from noted expert Aurélia Wolff.
A captivating blend of chemistry, culinary flair and the magic of dye-pot alchemy, natural dyeing allows you to create your own vibrant, uniquely colorful results.
Author and 'color cook' Aurélia Wolff provides 18 easy-to-follow recipes that will guide you through the seasons including:
- delicate shades of walnut in spring
- vibrant madder in summer
- warm oak and elderberry in autumn
- rich chestnut completing the seasonal palette in winter.
>This practical yet visually sumptuous book contains:
- A thorough, beginner-friendly introduction to botanical dyeing and mordanting, packed with historical insights.
- 18 seasonal recipes using ethically-foraged and easily sourced ingredients.
- An in-depth guide to sustainable, ethical foraging, to encourage a deeper connection with nature.
- A vibrant array of dyed fabric and hand-dyed projects for inspiration, for both experienced artisans and newcomers, including cushions and bedding for the home as well as sandals and a sarong for the beach.
- A foreword and endorsement from Michel Garcia, world-renowned expert in botanical dyeing.
