Traditional Dyes of The Scottish Highlands - Violet

Violet

  • Violet
    • Wild cress – Nasturtium officinalis "biolair"
    • Bitter vetch – Lathyrus tuberosus -- cairmeal
    • Bilberries fixed with alum

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