Historically, madder is one of the oldest natural dyes. It has been grown since 1500 BC in Central Asia and the Middle East. The dye produces a reddish color that ranges from peach to salmon and bright red. This crepe de chine silk measuring 8”x54” was salmon after the dye process, it changed to a unique purple/grey as it reacted with the plant tannins in the steaming process and features eco prints of eucalyptus and rose leaves.
Eco Printing on Madder dye
Nature printing was developed in the 18th century. It uses plant life to produce a natural image. Each piece of silk undergoes several stages to deliver a chemical reaction between the fiber and plant tannins. Total creation time is 4 days.
All silks are mailed via priority mail unless otherwise requested. Typical delivery time is about 4-5 days. Please contact me by email to make other arrangements: justjilldesigns@hotmail.com