to revive the daily life in the ancient city before the eruption. The inspiration comes from frescoes unearthed inside the archaeological site that show winged cupids dyeing cloth, gathering ...

that detected high proportions of kermesic acid in the dyed cloth. A large number of insects were required to produce a small amount of dye. “Identifying the dye in the ancient textile was ...

Black never went out of style in Japan's ancient capital, where Kyoto artisans are resorting to a centuries-old dyeing method to revive faded and well-worn beloved clothing for customers.