The fabric was dyed bright red with pigment made from Kermes vermilio, a species of scale insect. The fabric was dated to ...

Using food scraps and natural materials to dye fabrics in beautiful pastel shades is a growing craft movement. We asked an expert how to get started with natural dyeing at home. Welcome to The ...

Start with plain white cotton napkins that you've pre-washed. You can tie-dye them or use Rit fabric dye to create an ombre or shaded effect. Just hold parts of the napkin in the dye for longer ...

Think about your favorite shirt. What color is it — and how did it become that color? The dye manufacturer tested different types of fabrics to see how the color would look on each. The manufacturer ...

Ngugi woman Stephanie Beaupark, artist, scientist and curator talks about her PhD research and how she is using traditional methods of fabric dye to develop ways for Indigenous science to be ...