The fascinating history of cochineal dye. Its origins.
Cochineal, a Mexican insect that changed the history of dyes Have you ever wondered where that bright red color found on Persian rugs, typical English army fatigues and many other items of clothing comes from? The answer lies in a small insect known as the cochineal, whose pigment has been used for centuries to dye […]
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