Cocciniglia integrated
Natural Dye
Price range: 20,00€ through 95,00€
The Secret of the Red that creates the stars!
Discover the magic of Cocciniglia integra, Ungrounded or powdered: a precious raw material from which one of the most fascinating and historical natural dyes is obtained. This unique pigment derives from Dactylopius coccus, a small insect that lives on cacti and from which an intense and durable color is extracted.
Once collected and dried, the insects can be used to prepare a infusion in hot water. During this process they release their coloring agent, carminic acid, turning the water into an intensely colored liquid. The resulting infusion offers a true liquid palette capable of generating vivid hues ranging from delicate pink to scarlet red, up to intense purple shades. The final hue can be modulated by varying the pH of the dyeing bath, offering ample creative possibilities.
La Full version It also allows for the experimentation of a particular decorative effect: by using the insects directly in contact with the fabric or the surface to be colored, it is possible to develop small spots, dots, and irregular marks resembling decorative stars. Each element leaves a different imprint, creating ever-changing and unique effects in every artistic project.
In our shop you can find this extraordinary dye, particularly appreciated by artisans for its ability to dye natural fibers such as wool and silk. With cochineal you can give your fabrics intense and durable colors, rediscovering an ancient and precious dyeing art through always original results.
Extracts
The powder extracts are a concentrated form of natural pigment, obtained from plants, flowers, roots, animal sources and minerals. These extracts are stable, keep for a long time and allow for precise dosing, making them ideal for those who wish to colour yarns and fabrics naturally.
Please note that the photo is for illustrative purposes only: the color of the natural extracts may differ from that shown in the shop, but the quality is always guaranteed and tested before distribution.
Doses and timing
Maeko avoids going into details concerning proportions, doses and specific times, leaving such information to those who already have experience in natural dyeing.
It is essential that those approaching this process have the freedom to experiment and adapt the techniques according to their own needs and experience.
Here we offer an extensive showcase, designed to encourage the practice of hand-dyeing and stimulate everyone's creativity.
