Dyemaking With Australian Flora
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A practical and richly informative guide to the craft of natural dyeing, Dyemaking With Australian Flora presents a comprehensive survey of native Australian plants and their remarkable potential as sources of colour for textile arts. Compiled by a guild of experienced handweavers and spinners, the work instructs readers in the techniques of harvesting, preparing, and processing plant materials to achieve a wide spectrum of natural hues on wool, silk, and other fibres. Each entry details the specific flora involved, the mordants required to fix colour, and the expected results, making it an indispensable reference for both the curious beginner and the seasoned craftsperson. Written with the quiet authority of collective expertise, the text balances technical precision with an evident passion for Australia's unique botanical heritage, illustrating how traditional dyeing practices can be beautifully adapted to the Southern Hemisphere's native landscape.
Author: The Handweavers And Spinners Guild Of Victoria
Format: Hardback
Published: 1974, Rigby Limited
Genre: Botany
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A practical and richly informative guide to the craft of natural dyeing, Dyemaking With Australian Flora presents a comprehensive survey of native Australian plants and their remarkable potential as sources of colour for textile arts. Compiled by a guild of experienced handweavers and spinners, the work instructs readers in the techniques of harvesting, preparing, and processing plant materials to achieve a wide spectrum of natural hues on wool, silk, and other fibres. Each entry details the specific flora involved, the mordants required to fix colour, and the expected results, making it an indispensable reference for both the curious beginner and the seasoned craftsperson. Written with the quiet authority of collective expertise, the text balances technical precision with an evident passion for Australia's unique botanical heritage, illustrating how traditional dyeing practices can be beautifully adapted to the Southern Hemisphere's native landscape.