Inside the dyeshed
mordanted stands of wool and dyers coreopsis
workshop setting
oak galls on the table, simmering pots of sheep sorrel, tea, and toyon
tools
Sheep sorrel simmering
coreopsis flowers heating up
the dyeshed
Instructor and book author, Rebecca Burgess in the dye garden
discussing indigo and madder root plantings
The dye materials of the day: sheep sorrel, coffee berry, sagebrush, toyon, coreopsis, and oak gall. These are all native to northern California.
I was so focused on learning the process that I now realize I forgot to take photos of the final dyed cloth. I think my distraction was due in part by the large simmering pots of twigs and flowers, the old tools, and the beautiful shed and garden... the outcome became secondary, the process is so pleasing in itself.
9 comments:
Gorgeous ingredients. It reminds me of modern day good witches at work!
yes GORGEOUS! yeah i'd be happy to just hang out in those surroundings watching the goings-on.
so okay, i've missed a few posts here!
i find dyeing to be very alchemical.
i like your posts on it!
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amazing!!
There's heaven in this.
it must have been quite amazing. her book has been on my wish list since you recommended it (before it came out, even) - it would be so interesting if you were to write a review!
Amazing! It is like playing with flowers and plants...and then waiting for nature to show her colours.
Sorry for being a bit out...hope you are ok!
I fully understand your distraction. What a magnificent setting.
This looks so inspiring. I am amazed by the beauty and the creativeness and the old methods. So important to keep old knowledge like this alive.
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