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The Art and Science of Natural Dyes Grades 4-6

Discover the plant, animal and mineral sources for the colors and pigments we use every day. Vivid multimedia and classroom activities help explain the processes of extracting pigments to create dyes. Textile art from around the world and through history will provide a rich context for learning. Each student creates a wool and paper bookmark to keep from materials included in the Teacher Information Packet

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Tunic_Wari

Tunic

Peru, South Coast, Wari Culture, Middle Horizon,

8th-12th century c. 700-1100

1956.84

 

 

Senufo-cloth-wide

Africa, Ivory Coast, Khorogho, Senufo Tribe.  Plain weave textile. 

20th century

1977.1050

  

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