Rug History

The Art of Natural Dyeing: Why Handmade Colours Last Centuries

The colours in a 400-year-old Persian rug are still vibrant. Synthetic dyes from the 1960s have already faded. Here's the ancient science behind colours that only improve with age.

Date02/18/2025
AuthorNasim Carpets Team
Read7 min
Tribal rug with rich natural dye colours — indigo, madder, and walnut
DYESNATURALCRAFTSMANSHIPHISTORY

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