Traditional dyes of the Scottish Highlands are the native vegetable dyes used in Scottish Gaeldom.
The following are the principal dyestuffs with the colours they produce. Several of the tints are very bright, but have now been superseded by various mineral dyes. The Latin names are given where known and also the Scottish Gaelic names for various ingredients. Amateurs may wish to experiment with some of the suggestions, but should note that urine (human or animal) is used in many recipes as a mordant. They should also note that a number of the recipes used are for more than one colour, and that this chart is only a guide, and also that Scottish Gaelic spelling is subject to variations.
Read more about Traditional Dyes Of The Scottish Highlands: Claret, Black – Dubh, Blue – Gorm, Brown – Donn, Green – Uaine, Magenta, Orange – Orains/Dearg-buidhe, Purple – Corcair/Purpaidh, Red – Dearg, Violet, Yellow – Buidhe
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