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November 12, 2025Textile Research Journal

Back to black (I): Techniques, materials, and terminology of historical black dyeing (1700–1899)

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BLBoyoung LeeHRHyo Seon RyuBLBoyoung Lee

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Overview

Historical analysis reveals diverse dyeing techniques and mordant use, highlighting sustainable practices in heritage conservation.

Key Points

  • Unique black dyeing practices stemmed from complex compound processes that integrated various techniques with regional expertise.
  • The investigation reconstructed formulation details from historical literature to showcase the importance of specialized terminology in dyeing.
  • Through analyzing dye selection and economic factors, the study emphasizes the role of technological advances in shaping dyeing methods.
  • Understanding these intricate practices is critical for supporting heritage conservation and promoting sustainable dyeing techniques.

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Lee et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69252e83c0ce034ddc355b86https://doi.org/10.1177/00405175251371704
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