Natural Dye - Sumac

Wingham Wool Work

£2.5

Sumac (Rhus spp.) is a tannin-rich natural dye and mordant source prized for its dual role in dyeing. It yields soft greys, beige, or pink-tinted neutrals when used as a dye and builds excellent colourfastness when used as a tannin base. Made from the dried leaves and fruit of the sumac plant, this powder provides smooth, consistent coverage with a mild, earthy tone — a true cornerstone in sustainable natural dyeing. Benefits Sumac bridges beauty and practicality — it’s both a dye and a mordanting powerhouse. As a tannin source, it rivals gallnut and myrobalan but with a distinct soft hue that

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Natural Dye - Sumac

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