The colors in nature were reproduced in natural dyes during (and before) the Renaissance period. One could even argue that since dying had been going on for over 3000 years, the craft had been perfected by the time the Renaissance rolled around. Granted, for the peasants, cloth quality and color were primitive, but for the status conscientious nobles and merchants it was quite important. As I walked around the Carolina Renaissance Festival this year, I adored the detail and color the merchants displayed. If you are interested in purchasing images of the above, please click HERE. Thank you.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
The colors in nature were reproduced in natural dyes during (and before) the Renaissance period. One could even argue that since dying had been going on for over 3000 years, the craft had been perfected by the time the Renaissance rolled around. Granted, for the peasants, cloth quality and color were primitive, but for the status conscientious nobles and merchants it was quite important. As I walked around the Carolina Renaissance Festival this year, I adored the detail and color the merchants displayed. If you are interested in purchasing images of the above, please click HERE. Thank you.
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Margaret, I scrolled through your photos and drawings--they are all awesome. I especially loved "Fall Reflections","Bay View Gardens", and the "Peacock Feather". What fun you must have finding and photographing these interesting subjects. Tell me again how you "work" your family time in with all you have going on! Good luck with marketing and selling your work--I think you will have great success.
ReplyDeleteForgetmenot, I take photos when we are all on the trips together (sometimes I get left behind) I am so glad you enjoyed your scrolling ... I enjoy your blog and clever poems as well.
ReplyDeleteHi Margaret, we are both part of the Photographers Int. and I like your photographs. Ribbons are so good!
ReplyDeleteSila, thank you for the welcome. Black & White photography is something I am interested in as well. The patterns and shadows are certainly captivating. Your snapshots of everyday life, so far around the world from me, are very interesting.
ReplyDeletewhoa! this is brilliant. i would have just ignored this Margaret had i been there, but your imagination came alive.
ReplyDeletewe are still using vegetable dyes Margaret. oh you'd love fabric dyers in the state of Gujrat and Rajasthan. i'll be posting a story of silk. its been pending for long. just pictures. Now i am inspired to post it. i'll be traveling for a week, i'll dig out the pictures after my return
ReplyDeletel look forward to the silk post you are working on. I find your views and experiences on life in India fascinating. Thank you for your compliments.
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