All Posts in: Dyes and Wool
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Natural Dyes Rediscovered
11.26.07 | 0 CommentsPhase one of the Oriental rug renaissance was the revival of natural dyeing techniques, spearheaded by the DOBAG project and such visionaries as George Jevremov…
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Natural Dyes and Synthetic Dyes in Oriental Rugs
12.06.07 | 19 CommentsToday natural dyes are an option in new oriental rugs and you will have to decide between natural and synthetic dyes if you buy one. The choice is important…
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Handspun vs. Machine-Spun Wool Pile
01.07.08 | 9 CommentsThe distinction between handspun and machine-spun wool is Oriental rugs is far from academic. Handspun and machine-spun wool have different properties that crucially affect how a rug looks.
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Dyes and Spin: Final Considerations
01.08.08 | 3 CommentsFor all practical purposes, both natural dyes and modern chrome dyes are superb, and so are hand- and machine-spun wool. The choice is aesthetic.
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