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Natures Resources - Natural Dyes

In this Natures resources Journal entry, we look at natural dyes, a topic often overlooked in bushcraft circles. Whilst not immediately necessary for day to day survival, there is a growing body of archeological evidence that shows the use of colourful dyes well into prehistoric times. The often portrayed image of our ancestors being dressed in drab brown fabrics and animal skins is perhaps not a realistic paradigm.

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