Lac Extract (Laccifer lacca) Weight:50 grams Wash by hand or on

Wash by hand or on a gentle machine cycle in cold water

Natural dye sampling & color development

Some previous experience with eco printing or natural dyeing is recommended

scour thoroughly before mordanting

Sunlight: Gradually deepens and warms the color through oxidation

Lac Extract (Laccifer lacca) Weight:50 grams Wash by hand or onLac is one of the worlds oldest known dyes, with records dating back to around 250 AD. Derived from the resinous secretions of the lac insect (Kerria lacca), lac dye was historically prized across India and Southeast Asia for its brilliant reds and purples. Did you know? Before cochineal arrived from the Americas, lac was one of the most important sources of red dye in Asia. Its softer, muted hues distinguished it from the brighter tones of kermes and