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To explore the influence of alkali on the dyeing process using various plants to achieve reddish tones.

March 22, 2026Open Access

Use of alkali in traditional dyeing technologies with plants

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AKAnete KarlsoneUniversity of Latvia

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Demonstrates the effects of alkali on achieving reddish tones in traditional plant dyeing technologies, suggesting new insights for modern applications.

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To explore the influence of alkali on the dyeing process using various plants to achieve reddish tones.
Combine written ethnographic sources with practical dyeing experiments.
Conduct dyeing experiments using roots and bark of specific plants.
Analyze the effects of alkali on color outcomes in natural dyes.
Alkali use significantly affects the color obtained from specific plant materials.
Dyeing experiments reveal the potential to recreate traditional dyeing methods with modern applications.
Insights gained contribute to understanding the diversity of natural dyeing techniques in North-Eastern Europe.

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Anete Karlsone (2024) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69bf898bf665edcd009e94b7 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.19134327

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Demonstrates the effects of alkali on achieving reddish tones in traditional plant dyeing technologies, suggesting new insights for modern applications.

Use of alkali in traditional dyeing technologies with plants

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Use of alkali in traditional dyeing technologies with plants

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