The Thread of Creation: Coloring Wool with Nature’s Palette

A forgotten art, it can be easy to ignore the dyes that capture the dazzling tones of nature’s palette when coloring the wool for each thread of a fine carpet. For centuries, dyemasters have passed down meticulously perfected recipes through generations. These writings provide instructions to transform everyday plants into dazzling hues. At Orley Shabahang,…

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