Madder red is an ancient dyestuff, extracted from the root of the madder plant, growing in many countries around the world. The secret of the oriental dyeing pr... » 

Madder red is an ancient dyestuff, extracted from the root of the madder plant, growing in many countries around the world. The secret of the oriental dyeing process to obtain the colour known as Turkey Red was avidly sought by Europeans. This book traces the history of the trade in dyes. «