Woad Plant

Image by MiaZeus Dyer’s woad is a plant that is popular for its ability to be used as a natural blue fabric dye. It’s considered a noxious weed in some parts of the world, so you should check to make sure…

Image by MiaZeus What can woad be used for? The uses of woad, for more than dyeing, are surprisingly plenty. Since ancient times, people have had many medicinal uses for woad, from treating a fever to healing…

Image by petrovaliliya Without woad plants, the deep indigo blue of ancient history would not have been possible. Who knows who discovered the plant’s coloring properties but it is now known as dyer’s woad.…

Image by Matt Lavin If you’re at all interested in natural plant dyes, chances are you’ve heard of woad. It may not look like it, but in its plain looking green leaves there’s a very effective blue dye…

Image by Falombini If you are interested in homemade dyes, you have likely heard of the woad plant (Isatis tinctoria). Native to Europe, woad plants produce a deep blue dye, which is rare in the natural…

Image by MiaZeus Indigo blue was a pretty hot color 5,000 years ago. The production and trade of this dye became hotly contested when Eastern Indian merchants began to introduce indigo to Europe where woad…

Image by MikkoMiettinen You don’t need to be a prepper to love the look of home-dyed wool. DIY dyed yarn and fabric allows you to control the colors as well as the chemical process. Woad is a plant that has…