Madder is perhaps one of the few very well-known natural dyes, outside of indigo. This is in part because of its worldwide use for thousands of years as the primary source of reds and oranges. The dye comes from the root of the plant, which takes several years to develop as a dye source, but when dried and ground, becomes the source of red shades that have captivated humanity for...

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As dyers, we are always thinking of the end use of the yarn we dye. Who will knit, crochet, or create other fibre art with our yarn? Will it become a garment, an accessory, or another type of functional art? At Knomad, we also have knitters in mind when we create our yarn. We know what a delight it is to knit with the finest quality fibres so we seek out only the...

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