The Use of Latvian Plants for Wool Dyeing

Abstracts of Riga Technical University 54th International Scientific Conference : Section: Material Science and Applied Chemistry 2013
Aina Bernava, Skaidrīte Reihmane

Dyeing with natural or vegetable dyes from plant and other organic sources are known in the world from prehistoric times [1].Natural dyes in Latvia have been used for the colouring of natural fibres, such as flax, wool, cotton and silk as well as for leather [2]. Nowadays the interest for natural dyes is a result of awareness and demand for natural products [3]. Natural dyes are eco-friendly, biodegradable, non toxic, and less allergenic in comparison to synthetic dyes [4]. Latvian handicraftsman’s use natural dyes for manufacturing of crafts since ancient times.

Keywords
vegetable dyes, wool, dyeing, mordants

Bernava, A., Reihmane, S. The Use of Latvian Plants for Wool Dyeing. In: Abstracts of Riga Technical University 54th International Scientific Conference : Section: Material Science and Applied Chemistry, Latvia, Riga, 14-16 October, 2013. Riga: RTU Press, 2013, pp.80-80. ISBN 9789934104640.

Publication language
English (en)