Carmine Ink Handwoven Tussah Silk Scarf two nontoxic mordants

two nontoxic mordants

This One-of-a-Kind Handwoven Eri Silk Scarf is 24 x 78 inches and hand-dyed with Kakishibu (Bitter Persimmon)

soybean flour is mixed with hydrated lime and water to form a paste

This species originating from Asia was extensively grown for the manufacture of natural indigo in tropical areas of China

Carmine Ink Handwoven Tussah Silk Scarf two nontoxic mordantsThe Carmine Ink is made right here in my studio in Roanoke VA. The Aztecs and Mayans prized this ancient color made from the Cochineal insect. It was used to decorate codices. Did you know that Cochineal has been used as a colorant for over 2000 years? Carmine Ink is perfect to use with a brush on paper. This is a deep, rich color that is quite light fast. Adding layers to deepen the color and make it more light fast is easy. Use a quill pen or