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Natural dyes exist all around us; if you're looking at a plant, like cabbage, pictured, you're looking at a potential dye. And while the art of natural dyeing has been near dormant since the mid-Victorian era, the last couple of years have seen a new bloom of interest.

A New Generation Discovers Grow-It-Yourself Dyes - NYTimes.com