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Yarn and Natural Dyes

Traditional Arts - Dyed Yarns
Chillicothe, Missouri, United States

 

A fiber artisan dyed and wove yarn using natural dyes at Chautauqua. The color sources are in the jars. 

Researchable question: How do you dye your own yarn?

Essential question: How do traditional arts reflect culture?

Learn more with related content: How to Dye Yarn With Natural Dyes

making a broom

Traditional Arts - Broom Making
Chillicothe, Missouri, United States

 

A traditional artisan made a broom at Chautauqua. 

Researchable question: How are brooms made?

Essential question: How do traditional arts reflect culture?

Learn more with related content: Traditional Craft: Making a Broom

henna deign

Henna at India Fest
Overland Park, Kansas, USA

 

A design made in henna, a natural dye. Henna lasts around two weeks.

Researchable question: How is henna made?

Essential question: How do traditional arts reflect culture?

Learn more with related content: Henna Hand Designs Art Lesson

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