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Lavender flowers (Lavandula angustifolia) contain a complex composition of secondary plant substances, especially essential oils (linalool, linalyl acetate), flavonoids and anthocyanin precursors. In combination with suitable mordants or precipitants, these ingredients can produce delicate blue to gray tones and at the same time have an emulsifying and slightly preservative effect.
In traditional plant dyeing, dried lavender flowers were used less as a primary color source, but rather as a stabilizing and fragrance-refining component. Their essential components promote the formation of homogeneous emulsions, inhibit microbial activity and can thus improve the shelf life of plant dyes.
In the production of natural dyes or emulsions, they act as a mild pH regulator that can influence the color effect of sensitive pigments. In addition, lavender flowers can be used as an additive in resist printing or in experimental processes to modulate the viscosity of plant solutions.
Product data sheet lavender flowers (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-based 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.
