Cochineal dye, (Dactylopius coccus), is a natural dye renowned for its vibrant shades of red, pink, and purple. This centuries-old dye has been used in textiles since ancient times and is prized for its colour-fastness and intensity. Cochineal offers a wonderful way to add rich, natural hues to your fibre projects. For my therapeutic textiles … Continue reading A Guide to Using Cochineal Dye on Alpaca Wool