02189cam a22003133u 4500 50079 UtSlPG 20260610134142.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TP Mairet, Ethel, 1872-1952 A Book on Vegetable Dyes Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-09-30 Produced by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Book on Vegetable Dyes" by Ethel Mairet is a practical guide on the art of dyeing using natural materials, likely written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the traditions of vegetable dyeing, discussing its decline in favor of synthetic dyes and emphasizing the importance of natural color in craftsmanship. It aims to revive and document the practices, knowledge, and recipes for dyeing various fibers with traditional substances. The opening of this book sets the stage for a robust exploration of dyeing as an artistic craft, lamenting the loss of traditional methods in a modern world inundated with synthetic options. Mairet reflects on how the beauty of colors obtainable through natural dyes has been overshadowed by the ease of chemical dyes, urging artisans to reconnect with the rich history of dyeing. The introduction also outlines the book's contents, which reveal a structured approach to not only the dyeing process but also the types of materials and techniques needed for effective results, ultimately encouraging readers to develop their own practices in this fading art. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dyes and dyeing Dye plants https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50079 90917 90917