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The Art And Craft Of Natural Dyeing: Traditional Recipes For Modern Use
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This Is The Most Comprehensive Manual Written On Natural Dyes Since The Early 1800S. Jim Liles Has Rescued Ancient Skills From Nearextinction And Shared Them In A Book That Will Inspire, Challenge, And Guide The Modern Dyer.Rita Buchanan, Author Of A Weaver'S Garden, And Editor Of The New Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Handbook On Natural Dyes . . . A Must For Every Dyer. The Recipes Are Explicit And Detailed As To Success And Failure.Mary Frances Davidsonfor Several Thousand Years, All Dyes Were Of Animal, Vegetable, Or Mineral Origin, And Many Ancient Civilizations Possessed Excellent Dye Technologies. The First Synthetic Dye Was Produced In 1856, And The Use Of Traditional Dyes Declined Rapidly Thereafter. By 1915 Few Nonsynthetics Were Used By Industry Or Craftspeople. The Craft Revivals Of The 1920S Explored Traditional Methods Of Natural Dyeing To Some Extent, Particularly With Wool, Although The Great Eighteenth And Nineteenthcentury Dye Manuals, Which Recorded The Older Processes, Remained Largely Forgotten.In The Art And Craft Of Natural Dyeing, J. N. Liles Consolidates The Lore Of The Older Dyers With His Own Firsthand Experience To Produce Both A History Of Natural Dyes And A Practical Manual For Using Presynthetic Era Processes On All The Natural Fiberscotton, Linen, Silk, And Wool. A General Section On Dyeing And Mordanting And A Glossary Introduce The Beginner To Dye Technology. In Subsequent Chapters, Liles Summarizes The Traditional Dye Methods Available For Each Major Color Group. Scores Of Recipes Provide Detailed Instructions On How To Collect Ingredientsflowers, Weeds, Insects, Wood, Mineralsprepare The Dyevat, Troubleshoot, And Achieve Specific Shades.The Book Will Appeal Not Only To Beginning And Veteran Dyers But To Students Of Restorations And Reconstruction As Well As To Craftspeoplespinners, Quilters, Weavers, Knitters, And Other Textile Artistsinterested In Natural Dyes For Their Beauty And Historical Authenticity.The Author: J. N. Liles Is Professor Of Zoology At The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville. He Has Taught At Arrowmont School And Other Regional Craft Schools And Has Exhibited His Work At The Arrowmont School, The Southern Highland Handicraft Guild Folk Art Center, And The Carol Reece Museum.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Art and Craft of Natural Dyeing'? A: The book primarily focuses on traditional recipes and techniques for natural dyeing, combining historical knowledge with practical applications for modern dyers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Art and Craft of Natural Dyeing' is J.N. Liles, who has extensive experience in natural dyeing and has compiled traditional methods alongside his own insights.
- Q: What materials can be dyed using the methods in this book? A: The book provides techniques for dyeing various natural fibers, including cotton, linen, silk, and wool.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book includes a general section on dyeing and mordanting, making it accessible for beginners while also offering advanced techniques for experienced dyers.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains a total of 254 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Art and Craft of Natural Dyeing' published? A: The book was published on November 12, 1990.
- Q: Are there any special features or tools required for the dyeing processes described? A: While the book does not specify special tools, it emphasizes the collection of natural ingredients like flowers, weeds, and minerals, and provides detailed instructions for preparation.
- Q: Does the book include recipes for dyeing? A: Yes, the book includes numerous recipes with detailed instructions for collecting ingredients and achieving specific shades.
- Q: Can this book be beneficial for textile artists? A: Absolutely, it is valuable for various textile artists such as spinners, quilters, weavers, and knitters who are interested in natural dyes.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.