The Modern Natural Dyer
'It really makes one feel rather god-like turning things another colour'
Although that quotation (from the glamorous stepmother to Cassandra Mortmain in Dodie Smith's I capture the Castle) may not be completely accurate, it has in some form or another stayed with me – because it is true.
Even with just a packet of washing machine Dylon powder, the magic of transforming something dull into something vibrant and truly your own is marvellous. But understanding the process, ingredients and even history of dyeing is something else entirely.
The Modern Natural Dyer by the modern natural dyer Kristine Vejar, simultaneously manages to both demystify the 'magic' as well invigorate and inspire any dyer to know, try and expertly execute more.
According to Vejar there are thousands of natural materials able to produce glorious colours – over 500 species of plants produce blue indigo – this book offers a wonderful introduction to them.
Even with just a packet of washing machine Dylon powder, the magic of transforming something dull into something vibrant and truly your own is marvellous. But understanding the process, ingredients and even history of dyeing is something else entirely.
The Modern Natural Dyer by the modern natural dyer Kristine Vejar, simultaneously manages to both demystify the 'magic' as well invigorate and inspire any dyer to know, try and expertly execute more.
According to Vejar there are thousands of natural materials able to produce glorious colours – over 500 species of plants produce blue indigo – this book offers a wonderful introduction to them.
by Kristine Vejar
Published by STC Craft/A Melanie Falick Book (£18.99)
Images: © 2015 Sara Remington
3 comments
enjoy the 1970 research of Alma Lesch, published 151 recipes for natural dyes
HI,Thanks for info.I have dyed.I am a spinner knitter did dyeing on island of Martha’s
Vineyard,mass Now on the other island and no longer in a spinning group i play
around w/plants.Looking forward to this book.Thanks for the Share..Debra/ACK-Mass
Hey Debra,
I have spent much time on the Vineyard- are you on Nantucket now?
Would love to hear more about the plants and their colors on MV.
This book looks fantastic.