Resources



WEB SITES

"Making Dyes Naturally" The Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of American Art Web page features a site that follows a dye project undertaken by a sixth-grade class.

Edmonton Weavers' Guild A group of traditional dyers and weavers in Alberta, Canada, meets during the winter months and maintains this Web site. Check out their page to learn about dyeing with Kool-ade and Jello.

The Woad Page Learn more about the woad plant that was an indigo alternative for the early Britons.

Stamford Manufacturing Company Visit the Stamford (Connecticut) Historical Society's Web page and learn about an American 19th-century dyestuff manufacturer.

Kathryn of the Hill's Dye Book This Web page features a number of recipes and offers good "how to" information.

Allegro Natural Dyes, LLC Visit this innovative natural dyeing company's Web page to learn more about its commitment to the environment in producing natural dyestuffs.

Other Media

Video

"Man in the White Suit" is available on the Web from:
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