LIFESTYLE

Plants that produce fabric dyes

By Prachi Rijhwani

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Bachelor buttons blues

Bachelor buttons offer a sustainable source of blue tones for eco-friendly fabric dyes and serve as edible delights. 

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Goldenrod yellow hues

Goldenrod, a fall-blooming native plant, creates warm yellow hues in dye baths, enriching colors with alum or iron mordants. 

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Madder's vivid reds

Madder, a perennial plant with a rich history, unveils a vivid red dye from its roots after two to five years. 

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Foxgloves' green spectrum

Foxgloves produce an array of green shades from their leaves and flowers but require caution due to their toxic nature. 

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Eco-friendly textile colors

These plants contribute to a greener planet while providing vibrant colors for environmentally conscious textile enthusiasts. 

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