--- product_id: 83804520 title: "The Art and Science of Natural Dyes: Principles, Experiments, and Results" price: "260.97 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/83804520-the-art-and-science-of-natural-dyes-principles-experiments-results store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Art and Science of Natural Dyes: Principles, Experiments, and Results **Price:** 260.97 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Art and Science of Natural Dyes: Principles, Experiments, and Results - **How much does it cost?** 260.97 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/83804520-the-art-and-science-of-natural-dyes-principles-experiments-results) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description This long-awaited guide is a complete manual explaining the principles of natural dyeing! This comprehensive guide will help dyers to become more accomplished at their craft through an increased understanding of the process. Photos of more than 450 samples demonstrate the results of actual dye tests, and detailed information covers every aspect of natural dyeing including theory, fibers, mordants, dyes, printing, organic indigo vats, finishing, and the evaluation of dye fastness. Special techniques of printing and discharging indigo are featured as well. The book is intended for dyers and printers who wish to more completely understand the “why” and the “how,” while ensuring safe and sustainable practices. Written by a textile engineer and chemist (Boutrup) and a textile artist and practitioner (Ellis), its detailed and tested recipes for every process, including charts and comparisons, make it the ideal resource for dyers with all levels of experience. Review: Definitely for the artist who wants to know WHY and How natural dyes work - I’ve already had 3 “AHA” moments, and i’m only half way through. It’s not a book you read once and then sporadically refer to, so fortunately, it’s also spiral bound so it stays open to the page you want. (Terrific, now i have to dig my book/magazine holder back out of the “donate” box….) It’s not so sciencey that it can’t be understood, but it’s also not a skim it and do it manual. It covers the “classic” dyes, none of the usual beets, beans and berries nonsense, so don’t bother if you’re interested only in sauteing up some food waste, throwing in a cute baby onesie and staging artful photos for IG. If you’re serious about natural dyeing, and i don’t mean Total Scientist Mode but are a dedicated hobbyist/artist/small business owner, this is the book to explain WHY things work/don’t/happen. I still recommend Jenny Dean for basic, accurate dye recipes and processes, but this one will give you insights into the many variations that can and are encouraged to happen with skillful, knowledgeable hands. There’s a small section on testing the dye potential of local foraged plants, minimal though helpful, but not the focus of the book. That being said, those tests could lead to work with those plants, following the advice for the classics. It’s all grist for the colour mill! I’m not about to dissect any “recipe” in this reference manual: A. buy the book, i don’t like spreading out the photos of pages i find interesting, as i’d rather you support the authors, and their research and B. the recipes are classic anyways, BUT with much new information that can be digested fully with the book in front of you 🙂 There’s a LOT of excitement about this book in the natural dye groups, and rightly so: it also supports all the things i, and others, have said about what constitutes solid, legitimate dyes and the techniques used to create these wondrous rainbows. I have to laugh though in one sense, because i just know that the new catchphrase is going to be “Welllll, Boutrup Ellis says……..” It’s not a cheap book, but then it’s not a cheap book, like so many of the Popular girls are publishing right now. I’m about to settle in with another cup of coffee and a pack of stickit thingies to mark pages, and do a little dreaming and planning. Review: Great Book, Terrible Shipping Methods - I was so excited to receive this book, and although I haven't fully read it, I have glanced through the content and it looks like just what I was hoping for with lots of really useful info, clear photos and a nice layout. HOWEVER: desertcart's shipping choices were horrible and resulted in damage to the book itself. They shipped this with another heavy and non-book-shaped object in a thin, unpadded bag. The corners of the book are bashed in, and the cover has completely been torn off its hinges. For a book bought in new condition, this is pretty unacceptable. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #72,177 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #3 in Fabric Dying #90 in Crafts & Hobbies Reference #120 in Fiber Arts & Textiles | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 270 Reviews | ## Images ![The Art and Science of Natural Dyes: Principles, Experiments, and Results - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71O+++4ktVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Definitely for the artist who wants to know WHY and How natural dyes work *by U***R on February 8, 2019* I’ve already had 3 “AHA” moments, and i’m only half way through. It’s not a book you read once and then sporadically refer to, so fortunately, it’s also spiral bound so it stays open to the page you want. (Terrific, now i have to dig my book/magazine holder back out of the “donate” box….) It’s not so sciencey that it can’t be understood, but it’s also not a skim it and do it manual. It covers the “classic” dyes, none of the usual beets, beans and berries nonsense, so don’t bother if you’re interested only in sauteing up some food waste, throwing in a cute baby onesie and staging artful photos for IG. If you’re serious about natural dyeing, and i don’t mean Total Scientist Mode but are a dedicated hobbyist/artist/small business owner, this is the book to explain WHY things work/don’t/happen. I still recommend Jenny Dean for basic, accurate dye recipes and processes, but this one will give you insights into the many variations that can and are encouraged to happen with skillful, knowledgeable hands. There’s a small section on testing the dye potential of local foraged plants, minimal though helpful, but not the focus of the book. That being said, those tests could lead to work with those plants, following the advice for the classics. It’s all grist for the colour mill! I’m not about to dissect any “recipe” in this reference manual: A. buy the book, i don’t like spreading out the photos of pages i find interesting, as i’d rather you support the authors, and their research and B. the recipes are classic anyways, BUT with much new information that can be digested fully with the book in front of you 🙂 There’s a LOT of excitement about this book in the natural dye groups, and rightly so: it also supports all the things i, and others, have said about what constitutes solid, legitimate dyes and the techniques used to create these wondrous rainbows. I have to laugh though in one sense, because i just know that the new catchphrase is going to be “Welllll, Boutrup Ellis says……..” It’s not a cheap book, but then it’s not a cheap book, like so many of the Popular girls are publishing right now. I’m about to settle in with another cup of coffee and a pack of stickit thingies to mark pages, and do a little dreaming and planning. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book, Terrible Shipping Methods *by P***P on March 5, 2025* I was so excited to receive this book, and although I haven't fully read it, I have glanced through the content and it looks like just what I was hoping for with lots of really useful info, clear photos and a nice layout. HOWEVER: Amazon's shipping choices were horrible and resulted in damage to the book itself. They shipped this with another heavy and non-book-shaped object in a thin, unpadded bag. The corners of the book are bashed in, and the cover has completely been torn off its hinges. For a book bought in new condition, this is pretty unacceptable. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Will be your" go to " forever . Buy it! *by L***R on March 6, 2021* Brains and beauty! Jam packed with excellent quality color swatches that are a pleasure to view . Moreover , the swatches are well laid out , clearly labeled to reference the chapter text . Side by side comparison , with variables such as mordants used , fibers , dye techniques as well as percentages of dye strength was welcome by me indeed. The book has much information I've not seen elsewhere, like recipes :) There's a sense of balance between learning how &why , as well as creative mojo . This book is a reference and learning tool I know I'll be using over the long term . It's price is well below the $60 printed on back cover.. it's more of a textbook in scope . The cover is hard all the way around spine but inside the binding is spiral rings :) If I were to have one book for natural dyeing , this is it . --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/83804520-the-art-and-science-of-natural-dyes-principles-experiments-results](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/83804520-the-art-and-science-of-natural-dyes-principles-experiments-results) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-16*