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September 12, 2025HeritageOpen Access

Cochineal Reds in Iberia and France: A Comparative Study of 18th Century Tin-Mordant Recipes to Dye Wool

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MSMara Espírito SantoRHRafael Javier Díaz HidalgoLFLuís Gonçalves Ferreira

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Overview

Comparative analysis reveals key differences in dyeing recipes among Portuguese, French, and Spanish wool practices.

Key Points

  • Significant variations in recipe composition exist between French and Spanish dyeing methods, highlighting their unique influences on Portuguese recipes.
  • Quantitative and qualitative analyses emphasized the critical roles of mordants and cochineal quantities in achieving desired scarlet shades.
  • Historical techniques give insights into the textile heritage of Portugal, supporting future conservation efforts in the industry.
  • Combining information on pH and tin liquor application reveals essential factors in traditional dyeing processes used in Iberia.

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Santo et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44a3731b076d99fa536f9https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage8090375
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