Titre : [FORTHCOMING] Alternative practices: The example of natural textile dyeing with lichens, between a material for colouring and a material for inspiration 

Auteurs : Aurélie Couvrat,  

Revue : Technology and Innovation 

Numéro : Forthcoming papers 

Volume :  

Date : 2024/06/26 

DOI : TBA 

ISSN : 2399-8571 

Résumé : The topic of bio-based colours is now at the heart of a number of theories particularly in relation to so-called "alternative" practices. Among these, natural dyeing offers many possibilities. This article focuses on the case of lichens, small symbiotic beings with astonishing colouring power. Their role is ambivalent – they are used for traditional purposes, but are also ideal for experimentation, opening up new creative possibilities. As well as being a colouring material, lichen is also a source of inspiration, particularly in the field of textile design. This study of an example of the dyeing process details the various stages from the garden to the kitchen, highlighting the importance of the procedure. Finally, a practical demonstration of combining two colouring materials (Evernia Prunastri lichen and yellow onions) illustrates some of the possibilities for exploration, underlining the diversity of parameters that can be used to develop the resultant colour palettes. 

Éditeur : ISTE OpenScience