Alkanet Root Natural Dye
Shepherd Textiles Alkanet Root Natural Dye contains the finely ground roots of alkanna tinctoria, the true Dyer’s Alkanet. Alkanet is an ancient dye that was used for thousands of years in the Mediterranean region; archaeologists have found recipes for it written on papyrus scrolls. However, alkanet is extremely complex to dye with. It contains at least two primary pigments, neither of which are water-soluble and both of which change color with PH. With the proper extraction and dyebath methods it can produce beautiful lavender and periwinkle blue colors; without the right adjustments it can also produce muddy browns. For best results, use 100% weight-of-fabric on wool or alpaca; expect more pale results on cotton and silk.
Before using, please read our Guide to Dyeing With Alkanet for color recipes, background, and safety information.
Product of India.
Shepherd Textiles Alkanet Root Natural Dye contains the finely ground roots of alkanna tinctoria, the true Dyer’s Alkanet. Alkanet is an ancient dye that was used for thousands of years in the Mediterranean region; archaeologists have found recipes for it written on papyrus scrolls. However, alkanet is extremely complex to dye with. It contains at least two primary pigments, neither of which are water-soluble and both of which change color with PH. With the proper extraction and dyebath methods it can produce beautiful lavender and periwinkle blue colors; without the right adjustments it can also produce muddy browns. For best results, use 100% weight-of-fabric on wool or alpaca; expect more pale results on cotton and silk.
Before using, please read our Guide to Dyeing With Alkanet for color recipes, background, and safety information.
Product of India.
Shepherd Textiles Alkanet Root Natural Dye contains the finely ground roots of alkanna tinctoria, the true Dyer’s Alkanet. Alkanet is an ancient dye that was used for thousands of years in the Mediterranean region; archaeologists have found recipes for it written on papyrus scrolls. However, alkanet is extremely complex to dye with. It contains at least two primary pigments, neither of which are water-soluble and both of which change color with PH. With the proper extraction and dyebath methods it can produce beautiful lavender and periwinkle blue colors; without the right adjustments it can also produce muddy browns. For best results, use 100% weight-of-fabric on wool or alpaca; expect more pale results on cotton and silk.
Before using, please read our Guide to Dyeing With Alkanet for color recipes, background, and safety information.
Product of India.
