- Turmeric as a coloring source. Left to right: 1. Turmeric on wool. The color, originally bright yellow, quickly fades in light or simple washing, to a pale color. Turmeric was one of several coloring materials recommended for the creation of nankeen colors 2.Turmeric lake a) in water and b) ground in white clay to increase opacity.
Left to right: 1. Turmeric on wool. The color, originally bright yellow, quickly fades in light or simple washing, to a pale color. Turmeric was one of several coloring materials recommended for the creation of nankeen colors 2.Turmeric lake a) in water and b) ground in white clay to increase opacity.
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