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Alkanet has been used in various cultures since ancient times to dye textiles.
In the Mediterranean and Middle East, the alkanet root was a widely used dye plant whose use dates back to ancient times.
It was also used in cosmetics and for the production of cosmetic products, especially lipsticks and other beauty products, as its color is considered natural and attractive.
In addition to dyeing, the alkanet root is also valued in woodworking.
The wood of the plant can be used to make furniture and art objects.
It was an important plant in every cottage garden.
Alkanet can only be dissolved with alcohol. This also applies to grinding in a mortar.
Product data sheet alkanet roots cut (PDF)
Product data sheet alkanet roots ground (PDF)
Shipping is carried out by DHL and includes shipment tracking. Delivery time within Germany: 3–6 business days. Shipping costs are calculated based on weight during the ordering process and displayed before the order is completed.
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We currently ship our products exclusively within Germany. The exception is the product "The Dyers' Child INK KIT (US version)," which we also offer to customers in the United States. If you would like delivery to another country, please contact us by email. We will check individual shipping options on a case-by-case basis.
Our dried plants are intended exclusively for the production of plant dyes and for artistic and craft purposes. They are not suitable for consumption and are not intended for use on the skin, body, or animals.
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No. There is no minimum shelf life requirement for dried plants sold as raw materials for the production of plant-based dyes. When stored in a dry place away from light, they can usually be kept for several years. Storage instructions can be found in the product data sheets.
Our packaging sizes are primarily aimed at individuals. Therefore, we mainly offer small quantities. However, for educational institutions or customers who work with larger groups, it may make sense to order larger quantities. For orders of 1 kg or more per item, we can usually arrange a separate delivery as a complete package. Since we usually have to order these larger units separately and check availability with our suppliers in advance, we recommend a lead time of at least two weeks.
In our online shop, we can only offer you some basic information about our products. If you would like to delve deeper into the world of plant dyes and expand or deepen your knowledge, we recommend our workshops at Hof Emschermündung or at one of the globally active Dialogers.
Many of our products are also available from smaller manufacturers or specialized cultivation projects that are not certified organic. Organic certification involves organizational and financial costs and is therefore not carried out by all producers. We offer products from certified organic cultivation whenever they are available in the desired quality and can be purchased at a fair price. At the same time, we carefully select all our suppliers and pay attention to high product quality and responsible manufacturing, regardless of certification.
Sustainability plays a central role for us. That is why our goal is to source as many of our products as possible regionally and sustainably or from our global sevengardens network partners. However, our capacities at the Emschermündung farm are not sufficient to supply our online shop. Our own production is too small for this, but it covers a very wide range – from pomegranate blossoms to madder roots to maidenhair ferns. Our dye garden is a little paradise for dyers. You can see for yourself in our workshops.
