Welcome to Medieval Colours

You will find here wide range of naturally dyed threads and yarns.

We dye them using plants and minerals with no chemicals added, in the same way like people did hundreds years ago.

We also dye for order and lead natural dyeing talks and workshops.

Blog posts

Magic of tannins and alkali - easy pinks from the natural dyeing

Magic of tannins and alkali - easy pinks from the natural dyeing

On the last day of Old Year, I would like to show you my newest experiment - the fermentation of tannins in an alkaline environment. This may sound...
fermentation pink tannins wool
Woad Season 2019

Woad Season 2019

My first season with woad growing and extracting is almost over, so I would like to make a little resume. I hope you will find it helpful :) Just ...
blue woad wool
Dyeing Linen with Madder

Dyeing Linen with Madder

Welcome in the first proper post (only five months since I have launched the blog :P No, seriously, I am going to write more often, promise). If yo...
linen madder pink red
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