on dyeing crafts and fiber

    

dyeing is a separate craft.traditionally goods were brought to dyers to be dyed and then returned to be either woven in case of yarns or to be worked on them.

 a different scenario for us here and now we have become jack of all trades,weavers,dyers, embellishers, stitchers. not sure if on the way we're either missing something or losing something.

what has prompt these reflections is here.

they quietly do just one thing. and the artistry level is amazing.

neki desu

pumping the red

lemon float

well, if murasaki shifts towards the reds if lemon is added, let's try it with chestnut water.it gives a red kick, but warning! do not expect the above as it  is poetic license.

some silk dyed in chestnut water. 

i feel terribly macrobiotic because i'm using seasonal products(^ _^)

i'm preparing the colors for a silk warp and it's going to be for a summer top. there's plenty of time, but as you know fashion works at least 6 months ahead of the calendar (-_o)

on to other  things. thanks to all the wonderful folks who replied to  last week's plea on jiggery. 

and last but not least the warp problems have been solved and i'm happily weaving again. 96 picks=5cms, roughly 2 inches. i'll be doing a lot of weaving!

neki desu

a reeling mind

shown are: Amla,Catechu,Turmeric Powder, jiggery,Tea Leaves,Tamarind Paste , Dried Ginger.

did not find information on jiggery. does anyone have information about it?any leads will be welcome.

beware of turmeric as it is extremely fugitive!!

have a fun weekend!

neki desu