Natural Dyes, first published in 1950, is a classic treatise on the use of plants for making attractive, colorful dyes at home. The book provides historical background on the art of dyeing, plus easy-to-follow instructions on what plants to collect (including line drawings of a number of species), how to process the plants, and what colors are produced. Originally aimed at makers of hooked and braided rugs, Natural Dyes will serve as a useful introduction to the history and techniques of producing dyes from natural materials.