The Colours of Nature by G-uld, English Edition
In October 2021 G-uld published an English language print edition of their popular Danish book about natural dyeing, En Farverig Verden (2015). The book is a simple, easy-to-follow guide to getting started with natural dyeing, introducing and giving an overview of colours, plants, fibres and tools along with basic recipes for lasting colours.
In October 2021 G-uld published an English language print edition of their popular Danish book about natural dyeing, En Farverig Verden (2015). The book is a simple, easy-to-follow guide to getting started with natural dyeing, introducing and giving an overview of colours, plants, fibres and tools along with basic recipes for lasting colours.
In October 2021 G-uld published an English language print edition of their popular Danish book about natural dyeing, En Farverig Verden (2015). The book is a simple, easy-to-follow guide to getting started with natural dyeing, introducing and giving an overview of colours, plants, fibres and tools along with basic recipes for lasting colours.
ISBN: 978-87-998678-1-3
Release date: 15th October 2021
Authors: Anne Støvlbæk Kjær & Louise Schelde Frederiksen
Publisher: G-uld I/S
Language: English
Format: 17 x 24 cm
Weight: 615 g
Number of pages: 160
Printed in: Narayana Press, Denmark
“The primary focus of the book is dyeing on wool but it also briefly introduces other fibres and woven fabrics.
Plant dyeing is thought to be difficult and to demand several years of experience to achieve a good result, but that is not necessarily so. Plant dyeing is an activity in which everyone can take part. It does not demand any particular skillsand good results can come even with the first dye bath.
The book is based on our personal experiences with natural dyeing and how to achieve a good result.
Some knowledge of the basics will serve you well when you start out. Therefore, we have put together a beginner’s guide on how to collect plants, how to interact with nature and how to recognise the plants that give the best, most beautiful colours.”
CONTENTS:
• A short history of natural dyeing with plants in Nordic culture.
• A beginner’s guide on how to get started with natural dyeing and collecting plants in nature.
• An overview of colours and fibres suitable for natural dyeing.
• Recipes for dyeing with fresh and dried plant material.
• An overview of plant materials to collect in Nor-dic nature and which to buy such as madder root, cochineal and indigo.
• A guide to preparing yarn and fabric for dyeing that lasts.
• A guide to tools used in the various processes dyeing.
• 8 recipes covering mordanting, dyeing with fresh and dried plants as well as historic dyes such as indigo, madder root and cochineal.
About G-uld
G-uld was established back in 2013 by graphic designer Anne Støvlbæk Kjær & architect Louise Schelde Frederiksen. The pair make a living from dyeing yarn naturally and selling it online via their web shop and from their farm shop in Ravning, outside Vejle, Denmark. They also provide workshops for local as well as international participants and through their online platforms they present information and inspiration about natural dyeing.
“Our mission is above all to inform about and pass on the craft, produce appealing, naturally dyed yarn, beautiful design and inspiration.”
