Botanical Dyes - Aurélia Wolff

Botanical Dyes by Aurélia Wolff is a practical guide to sustainable, botanical dyeing, written by the author and “colour cook”. This paperback edition is subtitled A seasonal guide to sustainable dyeing.

Key details

• Author: Aurélia Wolff
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 184
• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 13 September 2024
• ISBN: 9781800922136

Synopsis

Structured around the turning of the year, this visually rich handbook invites you to explore natural colour through a blend of chemistry, culinary-style experimentation and dye-pot technique. Aurélia Wolff sets out 18 seasonal recipes, moving from spring walnut tones and summer madder to autumn oak and elderberry, finishing with winter chestnut.

Alongside a beginner-friendly introduction to botanical dyeing and mordanting, the book includes historical insights and an in-depth guide to sustainable, ethical foraging. A wide selection of dyed fabrics and hand-dyed projects is included for inspiration, spanning home pieces such as cushions and bedding, as well as beach-ready makes including sandals and a sarong. The book also features a foreword and endorsement from Michel Garcia, a world-renowned expert in botanical dyeing.

Further details

• Subtitle: A seasonal guide to sustainable dyeing
• Dimensions: 190 x 235 x 17 mm
• Illustrations: 150 colour illustrations

Rackhams Reference : RF9CXYK3F8