Madder Extract | Rubia Tinctorum L.

Themazi madder powder originates from the Aegean region of Turkey. Unlike in concentrated farming, our madder is grown and collected by local farmers in a number of different villages, each farmer harvesting the roots carefully to maintain the crop for future years. After careful checking, the roots are left to dry naturally and are washed and powdered by us here at Themazi. Color effect: Madder extract produces a wide range of reds from orange-red, brick red, and blood red to fiery reds. Madder- Rubia Tinctorum is a perennial plant with evergreen leaves and yellow flowers that is cultivated for its long roots from which the dye is made of. The plants should be at least three years old before their roots, containing the active compound, alizarin, are harvested.  Mordanting:  Madder extract produces a vibrant red color with an alum mordant. An aubergine purple can also be obtained from madder by using iron as a mordant and then applying an alkaline modifier.  How to dye with madder extr