Carmine Ink Handwoven Tussah Silk Scarf it carries both warmth and

it carries both warmth and airiness

Indigo Kit  Ferrous Vat with Indigofera Tinctoria

Weld is a dye plant of European origins

two nontoxic mordants

Size: 6 inches by 65 inches

Carmine Ink Handwoven Tussah Silk Scarf it carries both warmth andThe Carmine Ink is made right here in my studio in Roanoke VA. The Aztecs and Mayans prized this ancient color made from the Cochineal insect. It was used to decorate codices. Did you know that Cochineal has been used as a colorant for over 2000 years? Carmine Ink is perfect to use with a brush on paper. This is a deep, rich color that is quite light fast. Adding layers to deepen the color and make it more light fast is easy. Use a quill pen or