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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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Diary

The Dorset Wool Year – January 2021

Posted on by Jo Nash
Dorset Wool in January 2021 muddy wellies
05
Feb

There is one word to describe Dorset Wool in January 2021 – MUD!  Even the tops of the downs were sloshing with mud.  It made me wish for cold winter’s days and even dream of snow.  As I write we may have some snow over the next week or so, so I may live to […]

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