Natural Dyes: Sources, Tradition, Technology and Science - Couverture rigide

Cardon, Dominique

 
9781904982005: Natural Dyes: Sources, Tradition, Technology and Science

Synopsis

Amid growing ecological concerns, this volume documents natural dye sources used globally from antiquity to today. Covering over 300 plants and 30 animals, it combines botanical and zoological insights with chemical analyses of dyes. Historical uses across civilizations are explored through recipes, dyeing techniques, and modern interpretations. The text also examines current applications in medicine, food, and cosmetics. Positioned within the discourse on sustainable development, the book offers a scientific foundation for understanding and reviving natural colorants.

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À propos de l?auteur

Dr. Dominique Cardon is Directrice de Recherche, CNRS Laboratoire d'Histoire et d'Archéologie, Lyons, France. Focusing on research into the history of dyeing and ancient textile techniques, she completed her academic training with technical apprenticeships with weavers and dyers in Ireland and Peru. She is currently involved in field missions and the study of archaeological textiles discovered in the Eastern desert of Egypt and in the Taklamakan desert in Xinjiang, China.

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