True Colors: World Masters of Natural Dyes and Pigments - Couverture souple

Recker, Keith

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 173320038X ISBN 13 : 9781733200387

Editeur : Schiffer Craft, 2020

Synopsis

A vibrant celebration of natural colour, traditional craft, and the artists who transform plants, minerals, fungi, and other natural materials into extraordinary dyes and pigments.

In True Colors, author Keith Recker takes readers on a remarkable journey around the world, introducing 26 natural dye artists whose work reflects the rich cultural traditions, creativity, and environmental knowledge behind the art of natural colour.

Organized by colour, the book moves through the spectrum—from white and indigo blue to vibrant reds, purples, golds, and greens—revealing the remarkable sources and stories behind each hue.

Discover fascinating colour traditions including:

• Indigo-dyed handmade paper from Ghana
• Rare green dyes derived from fungus-infected plants in Peru
• Ancient Briton blue pigments rediscovered in England
• Purple dyes created from shellfish along Mexico's Pacific coast
• Coral-toned dyes extracted from mushrooms in Northern California
• Numerous other natural dye practices from around the world

Featured throughout the book:

• Profiles of 26 natural dye artists and makers
• Traditional and contemporary dyeing techniques
• Cultural histories connected to colour production
• Beautiful photography showcasing artists, materials, and finished works
• Practical insights into natural pigments and their applications

Beyond textiles, the book explores how natural pigments are used in a variety of creative disciplines, including:

• Ceramics and tile work
• Glassmaking
• Pottery
• Artists' paints and pastels
• Fashion and textile design

New to this edition:

• A chapter on Heartwear, a collaborative network of artists and designers supporting indigo-dyeing projects across Africa, India, and beyond

Combining travel writing, cultural history, artisan profiles, and stunning visual documentation, True Colors offers an immersive exploration of the enduring relationship between colour, craftsmanship, and human creativity.

A beautiful resource for artists, textile enthusiasts, designers, makers, and anyone fascinated by the stories behind the colours that shape our world.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Keith Recker is president and co-founder of Hand/Eye magazine and a board member and creative director of the International Folk Art Market in Santa Fe. His previous book, Pantone: The Twentieth Century in Color, has been translated into eleven languages.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Schiffer Craft
• Date d'édition: 2020
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 173320038X
• ISBN 13: 9781733200387
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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