Madder (Rubia tinctoria)

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Madder root (Rubia tinctorum) is a traditional botanical dye plant prized for the rich shades of red, rust, terracotta, and warm coral it can produce on natural fibers. Used for centuries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, madder has long been one of the most valued natural dye plants for textiles, fiber arts, and pigment making.

Our farm-grown madder root is cultivated with care, harvested by hand, and slowly dried to preserve its vibrant dye properties. The roots develop their deepest color over multiple growing seasons, concentrating the natural pigments that make madder such a beloved dye plant among natural dyers and fiber artists.

With its beautiful range of warm tones, madder root is ideal for botanical dyeing projects on wool, cotton, silk, and other natural fibers. 

Whether you are new to natural dyeing or a longtime fiber artist, madder root is a beautiful plant to experiment with at home and explore the wide range of colors nature can create.