True Colors World Masters of Natural Dyes and Pigments

The revised & updated second edition of an enthralling guided tour of the world of natural dyes and pigments.
"Combining world textiles and activism, Keith Recker has produced a book filled with essential information about color, the environment, and artists who create beautiful fabrics using natural dyes.... The textiles are as colorful and interesting as the makers themselves in this exquisitely crafted book." -Carol Sauvion, Executive Producer and Executive Director,
PBS Craft in America
This updated second edition features a revised chapter.
True Colors is about artists who create color from natural materials and about the historical importance and environmental sustainability of this practice. Deep conversations with twenty-six artisans from every part of the globe reveal their wisdom, traditions, and know-how-and suggest that we ignore what they know at our peril. Traditional approaches to making color offer sustainable options to a fashion system badly in need of them and memorable cultural narratives to a world hungry for beauty and spirituality.
True Colors provides an immersive visual experience and an inspiring travelogue of personal stories and practical information from artists who are leaving their mark on the world.
"Blending passion for color with a visually rich writing style, Keith Recker magically brings to life the robust beauty of natural color and textures from around the world in his new book.... A must-read for anyone inspired by organic principle and the splendor of our natural world.... Highlighting nature's role as the true innovator, Keith gets us to think differently about our relationship with the planet, the importance of sustainable design, and our decisions as consumers." -Laurie Pressman, Vice President, Pantone Color Institute
"This book interweaves literature, philosophy, art and religion with the traditions, manufacture and enjoyment of color. The breadth and depth of the stories behind each color makes this a compelling resource to any student of color, craft, art, nature and history." -Katharine Kuharic, Professor of Art, Hamilton College, and Diebenkorn Fellow, San Francisco School of Art