Craftsmanship
Colours of the Plateau: Natural Dyes in Persian Weaving
Long before synthetic dyes reached the Iranian plateau, weavers relied entirely on natural pigments.
These natural dyes age gracefully, softening over decades into muted, sun-touched tones.
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