Weld Seed Powder

   Here at Themazi, we obtain our weld from local producers in Anatolia. We have several local producers who collect it for us in the summer. Themazi newly harvested Weld is first-grade quality. We powdered weld seeds freshly while it's still green after drying them in the shadow. We only used the plant's flowers, where most of the natural dye is concentrated. Color effect: Yellow, green. Weld–Reseda Luteola is also known as Dyers Weld, Dyers Rocket, and Dyers Mignonette. Weld is a biennial dye plant, native to Western Asia and the Mediterranean area. It is the most lightfast of the yellow dyes. Ancient tapestry weavers in Central Asia, Turkey, and Europe used the dye. Weld is the brightest and clearest yellow flower dye. In combination with iron, weld creates a rich chartreuse, or when overdyed with indigo yields a clear lime green. Mordanting:  Weld seed powder bonds most effectively to fibers that have been mordanted with alum. For best results, soak your fibers in water for a few h