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Natural Dye - Red Sandalwood

Natural Dye - Red Sandalwood

Wingham Wool Work

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Red Sandalwood Powder, sometimes known as Barn Red, is a traditional natural dye made from the finely ground wood of Pterocarpus santalinus. It produces warm rose, coral and reddish-brown tones that bring a soft, earthy richness to textiles. Unlike fully soluble dye extracts, red sandalwood works by releasing colour gradually when the powder is gently simmered in a dye bath. This process allows the pigment to develop naturally, creating subtle variations in tone and a distinctive matte finish that adds character to dyed fibres and fabrics. The result is colour that feels organic and understate

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