{"title":"Raw Natural Dyes","description":"\u003cp\u003eRaw natural dyes are dye plants in their traditional form: roots, seeds, petals, hulls and peels, dried whole or ground into powder. They give rich, complex colors that many dyers prefer to extracts. Our raw dyes include \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/madder-root-powder\"\u003emadder root powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/weld-powder-natural-dye\"\u003eweld powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/buckthorn-seed-powder-natural-dye-yellow\"\u003ebuckthorn seed powder\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/buckthorn-natural-dye\"\u003ewhole buckthorn seeds\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/pomegranate-peel-powder-dye\"\u003epomegranate peel powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/black-walnut-hull-powder\"\u003eblack walnut hull powder\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/safflower-natural-dye\"\u003esafflower petals\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/onion-skin-for-natural-dyeing\"\u003edried onion skins\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eColors you can make\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMadder gives pinks, corals and deep reds; weld and dyer’s buckthorn give clear yellows; pomegranate gives golden yellows and, with iron, khaki and grey; walnut gives warm browns; onion skins give orange and rust. Combine them with \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/natural-indigo\"\u003eindigo\u003c\/a\u003e for greens and purples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use raw dye plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak the dye material, then simmer it gently to extract the color and strain before adding your fiber, or put powders in a cloth bag. A common starting point is 50–100% of the dry fiber weight for whole plants and less for powders. Mordant first with \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/alum-iron-mordants\"\u003ealum\u003c\/a\u003e, and for cotton and linen add a \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/natural-tannins\"\u003etannin\u003c\/a\u003e step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowder or whole dye plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePowders release color faster and need less heat; whole and cut material is easier to strain and can be reused for paler exhaust baths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store raw natural dyes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep them dry, sealed and away from direct sunlight. Stored this way, most dried dye plants keep their color for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I buy raw natural dyes in bulk?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in 1, 5 and 25 kg bags. See our \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/pages\/wholesale-natural-dyes\"\u003ewholesale page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore more:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/natural-dye-extracts\"\u003eNatural Dye Extracts\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/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\": \"Powder or whole dye plants?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Powders release color faster and need less heat; whole and cut material is easier to strain and can be reused for paler exhaust baths.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How should I store raw natural dyes?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Keep them dry, sealed and away from direct sunlight. Stored this way, most dried dye plants keep their color for years.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can I buy raw natural dyes in bulk?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, in 1, 5 and 25 kg bags. See our wholesale page.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"buckthorn-seed-powder-natural-dye-yellow","title":"Persian Berry Powder – Ground Turkish Buckthorn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersian berry powder\u003c\/strong\u003e is finely ground Turkish \u003cstrong\u003ecehri\u003c\/strong\u003e, the dried unripe berries of dyer's buckthorn (\u003cem\u003eRhamnus\u003c\/em\u003e, mainly \u003cem\u003eR. petiolaris\u003c\/em\u003e) from Anatolia. It gives the same warm golden yellows as whole berries, but with no crushing and a shorter extraction. A good choice for small batches, eco printing and \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/blogs\/news\/eco-printing-guide\"\u003ebundle dyeing\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eColors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlum:\u003c\/strong\u003e clear yellow to deep golden yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlkaline afterbath:\u003c\/strong\u003e orange-gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron:\u003c\/strong\u003e olive, khaki and reseda green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverdyed with indigo:\u003c\/strong\u003e greens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh\u003c\/strong\u003e your dry fiber. Use 10–20% WOF powder, starting at 15%. Use up to 30% for the deepest gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMordant\u003c\/strong\u003e wool and silk with \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/aluminium-potassium-sulphate-mordant-modifiers\"\u003ealum\u003c\/a\u003e (10–15% WOF). Give cotton and linen a tannin bath first, then alum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake a paste\u003c\/strong\u003e of the powder with warm water, add it to the dye pot and simmer gently for 30–45 minutes. Strain through fine cloth to avoid specks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDye\u003c\/strong\u003e the wet, mordanted fiber at 80–85 °C (176–185 °F) for 45–60 minutes, then cool in the bath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShift\u003c\/strong\u003e the color if you like: a weak \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/iron-ferrous-sulphate\"\u003eiron\u003c\/a\u003e dip (0.25–1% WOF) for olive, or a short soda ash rinse for orange-gold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFastness:\u003c\/strong\u003e good wash-fastness on alum-mordanted wool and silk. Lightfastness is moderate: like most flavonoid yellows it is less lightfast than \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/weld-powder-natural-dye\"\u003eweld\u003c\/a\u003e. Use it where its warm golden tone matters, add cream of tartar to the wool mordant, and keep finished pieces out of strong sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersian berries is a trade name, not a place of origin. In the 19th century most \"Persian berries\" sold in Europe were shipped from Smyrna (İzmir) and Aleppo. You may also see:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persian berries, Turkish berries, yellow berries, Avignon berries, buckthorn berries, dyer's buckthorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurkish:\u003c\/strong\u003e cehri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrench:\u003c\/strong\u003e graines de Perse, graines d'Avignon, graine jaune, nerprun des teinturiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerman:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gelbbeeren, Kreuzdornbeeren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom the Anatolian steppe to France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCehri grows wild on dry, rocky slopes of Central Anatolia. Ottoman records name Kayseri as the largest growing area and İskilip (Çorum) as the source of the best berries. In 1852 İzmir alone exported about 650 tonnes, and by the late 19th century France was buying about 90% of all Ottoman cehri exports. French dyers and painters used it for yellows on silk and for the yellow lake pigment \u003cem\u003estil de grain\u003c\/em\u003e. Dyers in Anatolia used it for the yellows and greens of carpets and silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRhamnus\u003c\/em\u003e (mainly \u003cem\u003eR. petiolaris\u003c\/em\u003e), ground dried unripe berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anatolia, Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g, 400 g and 1 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e sealed, cool and dry. Natural batches vary slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDye-ready fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e try it on our \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/undyed-4-layer-cotton-muslin-for-natural-dye-testing\"\u003eundyed 4-layer cotton gauze\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor dyeing only, not for food or medicinal use. Buckthorn berries contain natural laxative compounds (anthraquinones such as emodin). Keep away from children and pets, use dedicated dye pots, and wear a dust mask when you grind berries or measure powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/blogs\/news\/buckthorn-dye-guide\"\u003ePersian berries (buckthorn) dye guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/blogs\/news\/comparison-between-mordant-methods-with-buckthorn-dye\"\u003e6 mordant methods compared with buckthorn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther forms:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/buckthorn-natural-dye\"\u003ewhole Persian berries\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/buckthorn-extract-natural-dye\"\u003ePersian berry extract\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork out exact grams for your fabric with our free \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/pages\/natural-dye-wof-calculator?dye=buckthorn-powder\"\u003enatural dye calculator and WOF chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much Persian berry powder do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 10–20% WOF. Start at 15%, which is 15 g of powder for 100 g of dry fiber. Use up to 30% for the deepest gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the powder the same as the whole berries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it is the same Turkish cehri berries, finely ground. Powder releases color faster, so you need less of it and no overnight soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a mordant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use alum on wool and silk, and tannin plus alum on cotton and linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Persian berry yellow lightfast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is moderately lightfast. Weld is more lightfast. A full alum mordant with cream of tartar on wool and storage out of strong sun help it last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much Persian berry powder do I need?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Use 10–20% WOF. Start at 15%, which is 15 g of powder for 100 g of dry fiber. Use up to 30% for the deepest gold.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the powder the same as the whole berries?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, it is the same Turkish cehri berries, finely ground. Powder releases color faster, so you need less of it and no overnight soaking.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need a mordant?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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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=\"\/en-fr\/products\/oak-gall-powder-white\"\u003ewhite oak gall powder\u003c\/a\u003e (natural tannin mordant) and start from an \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/blogs\/news\/madder-dye-troubleshooting-brown-not-red\"\u003eMadder troubleshooting: brown, not red?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork out exact grams for your fabric with our free \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/pages\/natural-dye-wof-calculator\"\u003enatural dye calculator and WOF chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\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":"weld-powder-natural-dye","title":"Weld Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeld powder\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional natural dye made from finely ground weld plant material (\u003cem\u003eReseda luteola\u003c\/em\u003e), one of the classic sources of bright, clear yellow. It suits makers who prefer the traditional dyebath workflow and want flexible shade building across different natural fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eReseda luteola\u003c\/em\u003e (L.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor range:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright lemon yellow to warm golden yellow; with iron, chartreuse\/olive shifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g (3.5 oz), 400 g (14.1 oz), 1 kg (2.2 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWool and silk with alum mordant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton and linen (tannin + alum recommended for the strongest yellows)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional botanical dye workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreens when overdyed with indigo (fresh lime-to-leaf greens)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChartreuse\/olive tones using iron as a modifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDye recipes and shade guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet three classic shades from weld: lemon yellow, golden yellow and olive\/chartreuse (iron shift). \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/blogs\/news\/weld-powder-dye-recipes\"\u003eRead the full guide and recipes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrefer an extract?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want faster preparation and more repeatable results with less handling, choose our \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/weld-extract-reseda-luteola\"\u003eweld extract\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStart with the right base\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant to dye a finished item? Try our \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/undyed-4-layer-muslin-baby-blanket\"\u003eundyed 4-layer muslin baby blanket\u003c\/a\u003e. If you prefer to start with yardage, see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/undyed-cotton-fabric-for-natural-dyeing\"\u003eundyed cotton fabric\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural batches may vary slightly. Store sealed in a cool, dry place. Avoid inhaling dust when measuring powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork out exact grams for your fabric with our free \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/pages\/natural-dye-wof-calculator\"\u003enatural dye calculator and WOF chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"themazi","offers":[{"title":"100 g (3.5 oz)","offer_id":34777335627933,"sku":"Weld100","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 g (14.1 oz)","offer_id":34799903277213,"sku":"Weld400","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg (2.2 lb)","offer_id":44350761107690,"sku":"Weld1KG","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1990\/2109\/files\/weld-powder-reseda-luteola-themazi-pack.jpg?v=1770208296"},{"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=\"\/en-fr\/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=\"\/en-fr\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork out exact grams for your fabric with our free \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/pages\/natural-dye-wof-calculator\"\u003enatural dye calculator and WOF chart\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":"black-walnut-hull-powder","title":"Black Walnut Hull Powder","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack walnut hull powder\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eJuglans nigra\u003c\/em\u003e) is a tannin-rich natural dye material that produces warm, earthy browns, from light tan to deep chocolate, depending on concentration and fiber type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur walnut hulls are collected in the Mesopotamia region of Turkey, shade-dried to preserve color content, then carefully powdered in-house at themazi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorks well on:\u003c\/strong\u003e cotton, linen, wool and silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e it can often be used without a mordant. Iron can deepen shades toward darker, charcoal browns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use black walnut hull powder\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScour your fabric or fiber before dyeing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with 30–50 g of powder per 100 g of fiber (30–50% WOF). Use 75–100% WOF for deep chocolate browns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for cold, hot or all-in-one dyebath 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\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWalnuts are harvested in September for food use. The hulls, a by-product, are naturally dried and then powdered on our own machines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePair it with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTry it on our \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/undyed-cotton-fabric-for-natural-dyeing\"\u003eundyed cotton fabric\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/undyed-cotton-socks-for-natural-dyeing\"\u003eundyed cotton socks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/blogs\/news\/black-walnut-dye-guide\"\u003eBlack walnut dye guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork out exact grams for your fabric with our free \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/pages\/natural-dye-wof-calculator\"\u003enatural dye calculator and WOF chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"themazi","offers":[{"title":"100 g (3.5 oz)","offer_id":34784450379933,"sku":"Walnut100","price":11.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 g (14.1 oz)","offer_id":34784646070429,"sku":"Walnut400","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg (2.2 lb)","offer_id":44226220785898,"sku":"Walnut1KG","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1990\/2109\/files\/black-walnut-hull-powder-packaging-front.jpg?v=1768936455"},{"product_id":"pomegranate-peel-powder-dye","title":"Pomegranate Peel Powder","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePomegranate Peel Powder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etannin-rich natural dye\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e made from dried pomegranate peels. It’s valued by natural dyers for producing \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esoft warm yellows\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and for its tannin content, which can support \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecellulose dye workflows\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eiron-shifted olive\/grey tones\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e \u003ci\u003ePunica granatum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Fine powder (ready to use)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCotton \u0026amp; linen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (cellulose fibers), especially when working with tannin-based processes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWool \u0026amp; silk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with alum mordant for warm, earthy yellows\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEco printing \/ botanical dyeing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOlive, khaki, and grey shifts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e using iron as a modifier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use (quick guide)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScour\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e your fabric thoroughly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMordant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e with alum (cellulose may benefit from a tannin step depending on your process).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eUse \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e10–30% WOF\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e depending on depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSimmer gently \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e30–60 minutes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, then let cool in the bath for deeper tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eTip:\u003c\/i\u003e Add a small amount of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eiron\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e to shift shades toward olive\/grey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDye-ready fabric suggestion:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e For clean, even results, try it on our Retro Şile Cotton Fabric: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themazi.com\/products\/retro-sile-cotton-fabric-natural-dyeing\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eretro sile cotton fabric for natural dyeing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e Notes \u0026amp; storage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Natural batches may vary slightly. Store sealed in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/blogs\/news\/pomegranate-dye-guide\"\u003ePomegranate dye guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork out exact grams for your fabric with our free \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/pages\/natural-dye-wof-calculator\"\u003enatural dye calculator and WOF chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"themazi","offers":[{"title":"100 g (3.5 oz)","offer_id":35456678625437,"sku":"Pomegranate100","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400 g (14.1 oz)","offer_id":35456678690973,"sku":"Pomegranate400","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg (2.2 lb)","offer_id":44350751178986,"sku":"Pomegranate1KG","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1990\/2109\/files\/themazi-pomegranate-peel-powder-packaging.jpg?v=1769197984"},{"product_id":"onion-skin-for-natural-dyeing","title":"Onion Skins (Dried)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe sell onion skins as a dye material because not everyone eats onions. Our skins come from locally grown onions: farmers and market sellers separate the outer layers for us, we check that the peels are thoroughly dry and clean, and package them here at themazi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnion skin\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003eAllium cepa\u003c\/em\u003e L.) comes from a bulbous plant. As onions become fully grown, the foliage dies back and the outer layers of the bulbs turn crispy and papery. These peels are what is used as a natural dye. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/themazi.medium.com\/how-to-naturally-dye-fabric-at-home-with-onion-skins-7f2c10d4a395\"\u003eOnion is one of the easiest dyestuffs\u003c\/a\u003e to use because it does not require a mordant and can safely be used in your kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colors does onion skin dye give?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYellow and orange\/brown shades, and soft olive greens with the addition of iron.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you need a mordant for onion skin dye?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A mordant isn't required, particularly when working with cellulose fibers like cotton or linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to dye with onion skins\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure your fiber or fabric has been properly scoured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse two good handfuls of onion skins to make a dyebath. A small amount of skins can give strong color; the depth of shade depends on the amount of dye, the fiber type and the dyeing method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the skins in a pan and cover with enough water so your fabric can move around easily for even dye uptake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBring the dyebath to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Remove the skins if you wish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd your wet or damp fibers and simmer for another half hour. Let the dyebath cool for several hours or overnight, stirring occasionally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA second and later use of the dyebath gives paler shades. Simply reheat the bath and add more fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor soft olive green, briefly dip the dyed fibers into an iron solution and rinse thoroughly afterwards. You can make the iron solution from iron sulfate or from rusty metal soaked in 50:50 water for a week or so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also watch our friend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CnL3NlJq_kg\"\u003eBillynou dyeing with onion skins\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuying onion skins in bulk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ethemazi sources onion peel in Turkey and offers it wholesale. The minimum order for wholesale onion peel is 10 kg. For wholesale inquiries and price offers, please \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork out exact grams for your fabric with our free \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/pages\/natural-dye-wof-calculator\"\u003enatural dye calculator and WOF chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"themazi","offers":[{"title":"Red Onion Skin 50 g (1.76 oz)","offer_id":36844145082525,"sku":"RedOnionSkin100","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Orange Onion Skin 50 g (1.76 oz)","offer_id":36844145148061,"sku":"OrangeOnionSkin100","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0402\/1990\/2109\/files\/ScreenShot2021-04-15at16.25.00.png?v=1706616220"},{"product_id":"buckthorn-natural-dye","title":"Persian Berries (Whole) – Turkish Buckthorn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePersian berries (whole)\u003c\/strong\u003e are the dried, unripe berries of Turkish \u003cstrong\u003ecehri\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dyer's buckthorn (\u003cem\u003eRhamnus\u003c\/em\u003e, mainly \u003cem\u003eR. petiolaris\u003c\/em\u003e) native to the Anatolian steppe. They give some of the warmest, brightest natural yellows: from clear yellow to rich gold, orange-gold in an alkaline bath, and olive or reseda green with iron. Whole berries are the traditional form. Crush them, soak overnight and simmer to release the color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eColors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlum:\u003c\/strong\u003e clear yellow to deep golden yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlkaline afterbath:\u003c\/strong\u003e orange-gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIron:\u003c\/strong\u003e olive, khaki and reseda green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverdyed with indigo:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright to deep greens; with madder: warm oranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to use whole Persian berries\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeigh\u003c\/strong\u003e your dry fiber. Use 20–30% WOF berries for a full yellow, about 50% for deep gold and up to 100% for the deepest shades. Start at 30%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrush\u003c\/strong\u003e the berries in a mortar, or wrap them in a cloth and tap with a hammer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak\u003c\/strong\u003e them overnight in hot water, then simmer gently for 30–60 minutes and strain. Keep the berries for a second, paler bath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMordant\u003c\/strong\u003e wool and silk with \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/aluminium-potassium-sulphate-mordant-modifiers\"\u003ealum\u003c\/a\u003e (10–15% WOF) and \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/cream-of-tartar\"\u003ecream of tartar\u003c\/a\u003e. Give cotton and linen a tannin bath first, then alum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDye\u003c\/strong\u003e the wet, mordanted fiber at 80–85 °C (176–185 °F) for 45–60 minutes, then let it cool in the bath. Avoid a hard boil, which dulls the yellow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFastness:\u003c\/strong\u003e good wash-fastness on alum-mordanted wool and silk. Lightfastness is moderate: like most flavonoid yellows it is less lightfast than \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/weld-powder-natural-dye\"\u003eweld\u003c\/a\u003e. Use it where its warm golden tone matters, add cream of tartar to the wool mordant, and keep finished pieces out of strong sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther names\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersian berries is a trade name, not a place of origin. In the 19th century most \"Persian berries\" sold in Europe were shipped from Smyrna (İzmir) and Aleppo. You may also see:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnglish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Persian berries, Turkish berries, yellow berries, Avignon berries, buckthorn berries, dyer's buckthorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurkish:\u003c\/strong\u003e cehri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrench:\u003c\/strong\u003e graines de Perse, graines d'Avignon, graine jaune, nerprun des teinturiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerman:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gelbbeeren, Kreuzdornbeeren\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom the Anatolian steppe to France\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCehri grows wild on dry, rocky slopes of Central Anatolia. Ottoman records name Kayseri as the largest growing area and İskilip (Çorum) as the source of the best berries. In 1852 İzmir alone exported about 650 tonnes, and by the late 19th century France was buying about 90% of all Ottoman cehri exports. French dyers and painters used it for yellows on silk and for the yellow lake pigment \u003cem\u003estil de grain\u003c\/em\u003e. Dyers in Anatolia used it for the yellows and greens of carpets and silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eRhamnus\u003c\/em\u003e (mainly \u003cem\u003eR. petiolaris\u003c\/em\u003e), dried unripe berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anatolia, Turkey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMain colorants:\u003c\/strong\u003e rhamnetin, rhamnazin, quercetin and kaempferol glycosides, with the anthraquinone emodin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100 g, 400 g and 1 kg. Larger amounts: see our \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/pages\/wholesale-natural-dyes\"\u003ewholesale page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e sealed, cool and dry. Natural batches vary slightly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDye-ready fabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e try it on our \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/double-layer-muslin-fabric\"\u003eundyed 2-layer cotton gauze\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/natural-dyes-for-wool-silk\"\u003ewool and silk\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSafety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor dyeing only, not for food or medicinal use. Buckthorn berries contain natural laxative compounds (anthraquinones such as emodin). Keep away from children and pets, use dedicated dye pots, and wear a dust mask when you grind berries or measure powder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRead the guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/blogs\/news\/buckthorn-dye-guide\"\u003ePersian berries (buckthorn) dye guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/blogs\/news\/comparison-between-mordant-methods-with-buckthorn-dye\"\u003e6 mordant methods compared with buckthorn\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther forms:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/buckthorn-seed-powder-natural-dye-yellow\"\u003ePersian berry powder\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/products\/buckthorn-extract-natural-dye\"\u003ePersian berry extract\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork out exact grams for your fabric with our free \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/pages\/natural-dye-wof-calculator?dye=buckthorn-seeds\"\u003enatural dye calculator and WOF chart\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are Persian berries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersian berries are the dried unripe berries of dyer's buckthorn (Rhamnus). Ours are Turkish cehri from Anatolia. Despite the name, the berries sold in Europe historically came mainly from Turkey and Syria.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much whole Persian berries do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 20–30% WOF for a full yellow, about 50% for deep gold and up to 100% for the deepest shades. Start at 30%, which is 30 g of berries for 100 g of dry fiber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Persian berries need a mordant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Use alum on wool and silk, and tannin plus alum on cotton and linen. Without a mordant the yellow is pale and fades quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get green with Persian berries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDye yellow and give a light iron afterbath for olive and reseda green, or overdye the yellow in an indigo vat for bright greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre seeds and berries the same thing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Dyers often call cehri \"buckthorn seeds\", but the product is the whole dried berry. Crush the berries before use so the color releases fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are Persian berries?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Persian berries are the dried unripe berries of dyer's buckthorn (Rhamnus). Ours are Turkish cehri from Anatolia. Despite the name, the berries sold in Europe historically came mainly from Turkey and Syria.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How much whole Persian berries do I need?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Use 20–30% WOF for a full yellow, about 50% for deep gold and up to 100% for the deepest shades. 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