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a gift from a dear friend some years ago.had been leafed through but was waiting for the ideal time to be read. it's not a book about dyeing, just a historical recipe,but a book about the history of the dye.

fascinating how the conquistadores brought it to spain from the americas and it became the richess of  the crown in the 16 hundreds.cochineal and merino ,the golden fleece,were the biggest sources of income before gold and silver started pouring in from the americas.

interesting how both industries are going through a revival with a younger generation in charge.

i think people have beome aware especially post poandemic.that revitalising traditional projects is more rewarding than slaving in an office in a crowded city. going back to the roots.

neki desu