True Colors. World Masters of Natural Dyes and Pigments

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True Colors is about artisans and their craft of creating color from natural materials. It’s also about the historical importance and environmental sustainability of 3,000-year old practice. In his ravishing book, Keith Recker visits 26 ‘world masters of natural dyes and pigments’ revealing the wisdom, traditions, and know-how that give their work such importance today. Discover purples made from sea snails, vivid corals made from mushrooms, and rich burnt oranges made from Eucalyptus leaves and twigs. Show more