Name: windsor
Message: Hi I was wondering if you knew of any myths or legends associated with tie dyeing. I have a project in my advanced textiles class where we have to do tie dye techniques and then write a research paper. I unfortunately can't find any fables or myths to go along with the process. If you have any ideas that would be great! Thank you!!

Sorry, I don't know of any. The closest thing I can think of is when Achilles was dipped into the River Styx to make him immune to injury, but the heel he was held by wasn't protected. That was magic, not dye, of course.

There's a listing that includes a number of children's books about weaving, spinning, and dyeing under "Library" on the website of the Contemporary Handweavers of Houston: scroll down to find books categorized under "Fiber Fables and Stories".


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