09-02-2013, 09:04 PM
I am in need of more input and information for the construction of my kit, aiming at the late first century or so. Does anyone have definitive examples of the use of "black" leather goods and if so, what was used for a dye?
I now have a fairly good supply of leather recovered from leather coats and jackets, but almost all is black. Actually I am hoping black was common or at least used, as that is what I really want to use, but won't if it wasn't in existence. What I have found so far is that the use of "fixed" dyes seems to start around the first century c.e.
Thanks to all in advance for submitting your knowledge.
I now have a fairly good supply of leather recovered from leather coats and jackets, but almost all is black. Actually I am hoping black was common or at least used, as that is what I really want to use, but won't if it wasn't in existence. What I have found so far is that the use of "fixed" dyes seems to start around the first century c.e.
Thanks to all in advance for submitting your knowledge.
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