Symplocos is a bio-accumulator of aluminum. The leaves naturally store alum and so by harvesting the plant, drying and grinding the leaves, dyers can access an organic supply of this important mordant. Our symplocos is obtained through the Babali Foundation (plantmordant.org) a group dedicated to preservation of the plant and cultural ecosystems.
Instructions and recipes available here. For in-depth information on natural dyes see ourGuide to Natural Dyesavailable onnaturaldyes.ca.Also available as aPrintable PDF.
Currently the largest sizes of natural dyes are priced at wholesale rates. Our rates reflect a growing discount as the size increases. See all sizeshere.
