{"title":"Natural Red \u0026 Pink Dyes","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur natural red dyes for fabric and yarn give everything from soft pink and coral to brick and deep \"Turkey red\". \u003ca href=\"\/products\/madder-root-powder\"\u003eMadder root powder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/madder-extract-rubia-tinctorum-l\"\u003emadder extract\u003c\/a\u003e (\u003cem\u003eRubia tinctorum\u003c\/em\u003e) are the classic plant reds, and our madder is grown in the Aegean region of Turkey. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/safflower-natural-dye\"\u003eSafflower petals\u003c\/a\u003e give clear pinks and also yellows, and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/madder-natural-dye-kit-red-shades\"\u003emadder dye kit\u003c\/a\u003e is the easiest way to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGetting the best reds from madder root dye\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the madder bath below about 70 °C (160 °F); boiling brings out browns. Hard water or a little \u003ca href=\"\/products\/calcium-carbonate\"\u003ecalcium carbonate\u003c\/a\u003e deepens the red. Mordant wool with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/alum-iron-mordants\"\u003ealum\u003c\/a\u003e, and cotton or linen with a clear \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-tannins\"\u003etannin\u003c\/a\u003e and alum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShades to explore\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExhaust baths give pinks and peaches, iron shifts madder toward plum and burgundy, and overdyeing with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-indigo\"\u003eindigo\u003c\/a\u003e makes purples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich natural dye gives the brightest red?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadder gives the strongest, most lightfast natural red, especially on alum-mordanted wool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did my madder turn brown or orange?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually the bath was too hot or the water too soft. Keep the temperature lower and add calcium carbonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I dye cotton red naturally?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Prepare cotton with tannin and alum first, then use madder extract for the deepest shades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-yellow-dyes\"\u003eYellow \u0026amp; Orange Dyes\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/natural-dyes-and-mordants\"\u003eAll Natural Dyes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Which natural dye gives the brightest red?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Madder gives the strongest, most lightfast natural red, especially on alum-mordanted wool.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why did my madder turn brown or orange?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Usually the bath was too hot or the water too soft. Keep the temperature lower and add calcium carbonate.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I dye cotton red naturally?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes. Prepare cotton with tannin and alum first, then use madder extract for the deepest shades.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"madder-root-powder","title":"Madder Root Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadder root powder\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eRubia tinctorum\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of the oldest and most trusted natural red dyes. Our roots are grown in Turkey's Aegean region, harvested only after at least three years when their alizarin content reaches optimal levels, shade-dried to protect pigment strength, and finely ground at Themazi. The result is a high-quality powder with rich, stable and vibrant red tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colors can you get with madder root?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft pinks, warm reds, deep brick tones and dark burgundy, depending on your mordant and technique. Lighter shades can be achieved without a mordant. For deeper, more complex colors, use alum, tannin or iron as modifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks on\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCotton, linen, wool, silk and other natural fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreat for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural textile dyeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand dyeing and workshop use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiber artists and small studios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional and experimental dyeing techniques\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100 g (3.5 oz), 400 g (14.1 oz) and 1 kg (2.2 lb).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePair it with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare cotton and linen with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/oak-gall-powder-white\"\u003ewhite oak gall powder\u003c\/a\u003e (natural tannin mordant) and start from an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/undyed-cotton-fabric-for-natural-dyeing\"\u003eundyed cotton fabric\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete natural dyeing setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA dye with a long history\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadder root has been used for centuries by the Romans, Vikings and medieval European dyers, and was also favored by renowned artists for pigment production, making it both a cultural and an artistic material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBulk orders and shipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe support small businesses and artisans with special pricing on bulk orders starting from 30 kg. Worldwide shipping is available via DHL, UPS and FedEx, with shipping costs calculated by weight and optimized for larger orders.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"themazi","offers":[{"title":"100 g (3.5 oz)","offer_id":34798336278685,"sku":"MADDER100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 g (14.1 oz)","offer_id":34798336311453,"sku":"MADDER400","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg (2.2 lb)","offer_id":44277507162346,"sku":"MADDER1kg","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1990\/2109\/files\/madder-root-powder-rubia-tinctorum-themazi.jpg?v=1768566999"},{"product_id":"safflower-natural-dye","title":"Safflower Petals","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafflower petals\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eCarthamus tinctorius\u003c\/em\u003e) are a classic natural dye for vibrant yellow and pink, plus orange\/coral tones and even reds, depending on the method and fibers used. Safflower is a thistle-like plant with yellow flowers, cultivated mainly for vegetable oil from its seeds, and it grows well in dry areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical use of safflower\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafflower is one of the earliest known dyestuffs, with evidence of its use in textiles from ancient Egypt more than 1900 years BCE. It has been a crop in Mesopotamia since 2500 BCE. Burnt flowers were used in ancient Egyptian cosmetics and dried flowers were hung in the tombs of the pharaohs. It was introduced into China 2000 years BCE and is still used in traditional Chinese medicine today. For hundreds of years it has been used as a substitute for saffron, as its perfume and flavor are very similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to dye with safflower petals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake sure your fiber or fabric has been properly scoured before use. For pink colors mordanting is not required, but it is recommended for increasing the light-fastness of yellow tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYellow and pink from safflower\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse at least 100 g of dried safflower petals to dye approximately 100 g of fiber.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the petals in a muslin bag or a very fine sieve. Cover with cold water and leave for at least an hour, agitating occasionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrain off the yellow liquid and reserve it, squeezing or pressing the petals as much as possible. Repeat, adding the yellow liquid to your reserved batch. Repeat again if the liquid still looks a strong yellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring the reserved yellow liquid to the boil and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour. Add mordanted fabric or fiber, simmer a further 45 minutes and leave to cool. Leave overnight for stronger colors. An iron sulphate modifier after dyeing gives mustard and olive greens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak the petals further in cold water, discarding the water each time, until very little yellow is extracted. Then add a few litres of water modified to pH 11 with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soda-ash-sodium-carbonate\"\u003esoda ash\u003c\/a\u003e. Check the pH carefully, as making the solution too alkaline will spoil the process. Leave to infuse for a few hours, agitating occasionally. The liquid will gradually turn orange\/brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the petals and reduce the pH of the dyebath to pH 6 using clear vinegar or lemon juice. It will turn a reddish color. Add unmordanted cellulose fibers and\/or silk and leave to soak overnight. Do not heat the dyebath. Cellulose fibers take on pink colors and silk turns orange\/coral.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eYellow only\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you only want yellow, simmer the petals in water for 45 minutes and strain. Add fiber or fabric, simmer for 45 minutes and leave to cool, overnight for stronger colors. An iron sulphate modifier after dyeing gives mustard and olive greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying safflower in bulk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell dried safflower petals in small quantities as shown on our website, and we also sell bulk quantities wholesale. Every order over 50 kg is considered wholesale and receives discounted prices. To enquire, please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"themazi","offers":[{"title":"100 g (3.5 oz)","offer_id":34799855534237,"sku":"Safflower100","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 g (14.1 oz)","offer_id":34799855567005,"sku":"Safflower400","price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg (2.2 lb)","offer_id":44350778540266,"sku":"Safflower1KG","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1990\/2109\/files\/SafflowerNaturalDye_Organic.jpg?v=1706473921"},{"product_id":"madder-natural-dye-kit-red-shades","title":"Madder Dye Kit","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100g\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/collections\/natural-cotton-and-linen-fabric\" title=\"Cotton fabric for natural dyeing\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/collections\/natural-cotton-and-linen-fabric\"\u003ecotton\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efabric (Any of them from our store, if not indicated, we will send \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/collections\/natural-cotton-and-linen-fabric\/products\/double-layer-gauzed-sile-fabric\" title=\"Cotton Fabric for Natural dye from themazi\"\u003eDouble Layer Sile Fabric\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e20g sodium carbonate (soda ash) - for the scouring stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e10g \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/collections\/plant-based-natural-dyes\/products\/oak-gallnut-powder-green\" title=\"oak gall mordant for natural dyeing\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/collections\/plant-based-natural-dyes\/products\/oak-gallnut-powder-green\"\u003eoak gall\u003c\/a\u003e powder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e15g potassium aluminium sulphate (PAS, also known as alum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e2g sodium carbonate (soda ash) - for the mordanting stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100g \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/collections\/plant-based-natural-dyes\/products\/madder-root-powder\" title=\"Madder natural dye from themazi\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/collections\/plant-based-natural-dyes\/products\/madder-root-powder\"\u003emadder\u003c\/a\u003e powder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGloves and Mask\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind the recipe in details in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/blogs\/news\/madder-dye-kit-red-shades-natural-dye\" title=\"How to Dye with madder red color, natural dye\"\u003eblog\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"themazi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40599432855709,"sku":"MadderKitRed","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1990\/2109\/products\/image_350d34f6-02b6-4884-a00e-03eeec072598.jpg?v=1640165792"},{"product_id":"madder-extract-rubia-tinctorum-l","title":"Madder Extract","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMadder extract\u003c\/strong\u003e is the concentrated essence of \u003cem\u003eRubia tinctorum\u003c\/em\u003e (madder) root, ready to dissolve and add to your dyebath. A little goes a long way: you can use 5 to 10 times less extract than the original dye material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e a wide range of reds, from orange-red, brick red and blood red to fiery reds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5-10% WOF (weight of fiber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e concentrated extract, made by Themazi in Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 g (1 oz) and 60 g (2 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMordanting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadder extract produces a vibrant red with an alum mordant. An aubergine purple can also be obtained by using iron as a mordant and then applying an alkaline modifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to dye with madder extract\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse 5-10% WOF. A little extract can dye a lot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDissolve the extract in a small amount of warm water and add it to your dye pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor best results use pre-mordanted fibers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the fibers to the dye solution and simmer for 30-60 minutes, depending on the shade you want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave to cool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExtract or root powder?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy extracts? A little goes a long way. All colorants are extracted from the dyestuff in an environment-friendly way, so the extract takes much less space and keeps all dyeing properties. If you prefer to work with the ground root, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/madder-root-powder\"\u003emadder root powder\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout madder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadder (\u003cem\u003eRubia tinctorum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a perennial plant with evergreen leaves and yellow flowers, cultivated for its long roots, from which the dye is made. The plants should be at least three years old before their roots, which contain the active compound alizarin, are harvested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying madder extract in bulk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThemazi manufactures madder extract in Turkey and sells it wholesale. The minimum order for wholesale madder extract is 50 kg. For wholesale inquiries and price offers, please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"themazi","offers":[{"title":"30 g (1 oz)","offer_id":41057660272797,"sku":"MadderExtract30gr","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60 g (2 oz)","offer_id":41057660305565,"sku":"MadderExtract60gr","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1990\/2109\/products\/MadderExtractmadebythemazifromTurkey.jpg?v=1706601649"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1990\/2109\/collections\/madder-root-dye-test-swatches-natural-fibers.jpg?v=1792531455","url":"https:\/\/themazi.com\/collections\/natural-red-dyes.oembed","provider":"themazi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}