A glossary, pronunciation guide, and an abundance of illustrations complete this informative and inspiring volume. A Weavers Garden: Growing Plants for Natural Dyes and Fibers (Paperback) by Rita Buchanan and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Readers will also find expert advice on fragrant plants for scenting and protecting textiles, what plant materials to use as tools, how to plan and create a garden containing cotton, flax, indigo, madder, fuller's teasel, woad, and many other useful plants and much more. Thoroughly researched and charmingly written, this practical guide by a veteran botanist and horticulturist provides weavers and gardeners alike with a wealth of information on growing plants for use in weaving and dyeing projects.īeginning with the history and uses of plant fibers, A Weaver's Garden then offers valuable hints on dyeing fibers and fabrics and how to use soap plants for cleaning textiles. Thoroughly researched and charmingly written, this practical guide by a veteran botanist and horticulturist provides weavers and gardeners alike with a wealth of information on growing plants for use in weaving and dyeing projects. Thoroughly researched and charmingly written, this practical guide by a veteran botanist and horticulturist provides weavers and gardeners alike with a wealth. A Weavers Garden then offers valuable hints on dyeing fibers and fabrics and how to use soap plants for cleaning textiles. Today, craftworkers creating textiles and other products make use of many of these same resources and methods. (2003) ISBN 10: 0486407128 ISBN 13: 9780486407128. Long before the invention of pottery, men and women wove baskets from plant fibers.

A Weaver's Garden by Rita Buchanan