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Recommended Books on Natural Dyes

Dominique Cardon (2007) "Natural Dyes: Sources, Tradition, Technology and Science". Archetype Publications Ltd.
- the new natural dyes "bible"

JN Liles (1990) The Art and Craft of Natural Dyeing, traditional recipes for modern use.

Jenny Dean (1999) Wild Colour: How to grow, prepare and use natural plant dyes. Mitchell Beazley, London.
- an excellent book on natural dyes, full of photos of the plants and with several colour charts

Amy Butler Greenfield (2005) A Perfect Red: Empire, Espionage, and the Quest for the Colour of Desire. Doubleday.
- a wonderful book on the history and biology of cochineal

Brian Murphy (2006) The Root of Wild Madder: Chasing the History, Mystery, and Lore of the Persian Carpet. Simon & Schuster.
Violetta Thurston (1972) The Use of Vegetable Dyes. Dryad. 

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