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In Search of Forgotten Colours

Posted on Jun 20, 2018 by The Proof Angel

I just had to share this video that the V&A have put on YouTube: In Search of Forgotten Colours – Sachio Yoshioka and the Art of Natural Dyeing. Sachio Yoshioka runs the family dye workshop in Fushimi, southern Kyoto. Since … Continue reading →

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Progress in the dye garden

Posted on Jun 4, 2018 by The Proof Angel

I’m beginning to move on from the idea of a dedicated dye garden. I suspected this moment would come. Originally, I had plans for a kitchen garden. I set up eight raised beds, and allocated the beds to different types … Continue reading →

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First adventures with woad

Posted on Aug 11, 2017 by The Proof Angel

Well, I’ve finally bitten the bullet. I’ve read dire warnings about the importance of being patient with woad harvesting, because: you need a lot of leaves to get a decent amount of dye, and the chemicals that provide the blue … Continue reading →

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Did I tell you I’ve got some woad plants?

Posted on Jun 5, 2017 by The Proof Angel

I don’t know if you have ever tried, but buying woad plants is quite difficult. Seeds are quite easy to come by, but I don’t have fantastic conditions for seeds and seedlings. One of the reasons I am starting a … Continue reading →

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Finally, it is planting time!

Posted on Jun 3, 2017 by The Proof Angel

I’m quite excited. All winter, I have been tending some seeds. OK, so let’s be honest, that gives a rather broad impression. I planted some seeds in the autumn: Some had to go in situ. Nothing seems to have happen … Continue reading →

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