Madder, Weld and Woad Ink Set

£24.00

Madder, weld and woad are some of the most significant colour plants of Europe and further afield. These three plants offer to us the three primary colours, enabling a full spectrum of colour to be gained from them.

Being incredibly light fast, these three plants have been used by humans into the mists of time, indeed the Bayeux Tapestry used these three plants as dyes for it’s elaborate designs.

This ink set enables it’s user to connect to our cultural heritage as well as these magical plants through their colour.

For more context, we have made a collection together including a booklet describing each plant in depth including their historical use as medicine.

Madder, weld and woad are some of the most significant colour plants of Europe and further afield. These three plants offer to us the three primary colours, enabling a full spectrum of colour to be gained from them.

Being incredibly light fast, these three plants have been used by humans into the mists of time, indeed the Bayeux Tapestry used these three plants as dyes for it’s elaborate designs.

This ink set enables it’s user to connect to our cultural heritage as well as these magical plants through their colour.

For more context, we have made a collection together including a booklet describing each plant in depth including their historical use as medicine.