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About Dorset Wool, Diary

The Dorset Wool Year – July 2021

Posted on by Jo Nash
Shorn sheep in the flower meadow
09
Aug

What is going on?  July was another month that flew by.  The damp weather continued, then it was too hot and warm for me at least.  This led to an increase in the fly population.  I didn’t have much time between the showers to hand shear the sheep, as they must be dry to be […]

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Back to the Bronze Age and Ancient Dyed Textiles

Posted on by Jo Nash
Bronze age at the oak fair
26
Mar

I have been using homegrown plant dyes of all types for over 10 years and a couple of years ago I was losing my mojo.  In March 2019, a chance discussion with Mark from the Ancient Wessex Network refired my interest, resulting in a change in direction.  I am heading back to the Bronze Age […]

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