Kilims: A Nice Soft Red

 

Here is yet another Red. Can you tell that I like Red? This one is called Shaker Red. It is another formula from Sharon Townsend's dye book "SPNEA'S Historic Colors of America" using Prochem dyes. Click on the photo to see the lovely softness and subtle value gradation. This color looks like a well worn and loved T-shirt. This piece of wool was processed in a Presto pot with only enough water to cover the wool with little to No stirring. Another great color wool for Kilims.

Kilims: Reds Are Here Again

Can you believe it - yet another Red? Well, as you know traditional Oriental colors are red, blue and yellow - the three primary colors. This Red is called Stagecoach. It is a wonderful rich red from Sharon Townsend's dye book "SPNEA'S Historic Colors of America" using Prochem dyes. This piece of wool is 1/2 yard of Dorr natural processed in a Presto Pot with only enough water to cover the wool with little to NO stirring. My mordant is always Citric Acid. Click on the photo to see the loveliness and merriment in value and depth. Another great Red for Kilims. Try it, you'll like it!

Kilims: More Colors to Choose

Here is another lovely color from Sharon Townsend's "SPNEA'S Historic Colors of America". It is called Cogswell Cedar. It is a yummy combo of brick, orange, yellow and teal. This piece was dyed over 1/2 yd of Dorr wool in a Presto Pot with shallow water and little to NO stirring. Click on the photo to see the rich mottled effect and loveliness of value.