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2) An insoluble red dye from many varieties of trees, such as camwood (''Baphia nitida'' - West Coast of Africa), barwood (''Baphia nitida'' Lodd., Sierra Leone), narrawood (Philippines), caliatour wood (East Indies) and sandalwood (''Pterocarpus santalinus'', tropical Asia) can all be classified as insoluble Redwoods. They all contain santalin. Though they resemble Brazilwood, their dyes are much more stable and difficult to prepare. See [[sandalwood%20dye|sandalwood dye]].
 
2) An insoluble red dye from many varieties of trees, such as camwood (''Baphia nitida'' - West Coast of Africa), barwood (''Baphia nitida'' Lodd., Sierra Leone), narrawood (Philippines), caliatour wood (East Indies) and sandalwood (''Pterocarpus santalinus'', tropical Asia) can all be classified as insoluble Redwoods. They all contain santalin. Though they resemble Brazilwood, their dyes are much more stable and difficult to prepare. See [[sandalwood%20dye|sandalwood dye]].
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* See also [[https://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Category:Uemura_dye_archive '''Uemera Dye Archive''' (Benishitan)]]
  
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
 
== Synonyms and Related Terms ==
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colorante de madera roja (Esp.); colorant à base de bois rouge (Fr.); sandalwood; camwood; barwood; caliaturwood; narrawood; sanderswood
 
colorante de madera roja (Esp.); colorant à base de bois rouge (Fr.); sandalwood; camwood; barwood; caliaturwood; narrawood; sanderswood
  
== Additional Information ==
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==Resources and Citations==
  
 
* J.Hofenk-de Graaf, ''Natural Dyestuffs: Origin, Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, September 1969.
 
* J.Hofenk-de Graaf, ''Natural Dyestuffs: Origin, Chemical Constitution, Identification'', Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, September 1969.
  
 
* Analytical strategies for natural dyestuffs in cultural heritage objects - EU-ARTECH European research project - http://www.organic-colorants.org
 
* Analytical strategies for natural dyestuffs in cultural heritage objects - EU-ARTECH European research project - http://www.organic-colorants.org
 
* See also [[http://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Category:Uemura_dye_archive '''Uemera Dye Archive''' (Benishitan)]]
 
 
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
 
  
 
* R.J. Adrosko, ''Natural Dyes in the United States'', Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, DC, 1968
 
* R.J. Adrosko, ''Natural Dyes in the United States'', Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, DC, 1968

Latest revision as of 11:59, 22 June 2022

Redwood dye on silk
Uemera Dye Archive

Description

1) A soluble red dye obtained brazilwood.

2) An insoluble red dye from many varieties of trees, such as camwood (Baphia nitida - West Coast of Africa), barwood (Baphia nitida Lodd., Sierra Leone), narrawood (Philippines), caliatour wood (East Indies) and sandalwood (Pterocarpus santalinus, tropical Asia) can all be classified as insoluble Redwoods. They all contain santalin. Though they resemble Brazilwood, their dyes are much more stable and difficult to prepare. See Sandalwood dye.

Synonyms and Related Terms

colorante de madera roja (Esp.); colorant à base de bois rouge (Fr.); sandalwood; camwood; barwood; caliaturwood; narrawood; sanderswood

Resources and Citations

  • J.Hofenk-de Graaf, Natural Dyestuffs: Origin, Chemical Constitution, Identification, Central Research Laboratory for Objects of Art and Science, Amsterdam, September 1969.
  • R.J. Adrosko, Natural Dyes in the United States, Smithsonian Institution Press, Washington, DC, 1968
  • S. Grierson, The Colour Cauldron, Oliver McPherson Ltd., 1986
  • G.S.Brady, Materials Handbook, McGraw-Hill Book Co., New York, 1971 Comment: p. 657
  • F. Crace-Calvert, Dyeing and Calico Printing, Palmer & Howe, London, 1876