Produces vibrant yellow and pink shades on cotton, linen, silk, and wool for versatile dyeing
Cold water dyeing method simplifies the process and reduces preparation time
No mordant required, making it easy and convenient for users
Lightweight dye formula allows for high ratios, ensuring medium depth of color
Suitable for simple shibori techniques like heart and circle patterns
Summarized by Shop
Safflower (Carthamus tinctorius) is a flowering plant most commonly cultivated for it's cooking oil, the petals of which can be used to create vibrant shades of pink, coral and yellow.
A fascinating and unusual dyestuff that has been used in Japan since the 1st century, safflower is dyed in a very different way than other natural dyes. It
Dye Form
Powder
Suitable Materials
Cotton, linen, silk, wool
Recommended Ratio
100-200 WOF (weight of dye per ounce of fabric)
Color Output
Yellow, pink, coral, pink, yellow (varies by fiber and technique)