Cloudsong - Storm Petal

Hand-dyed with walnut + areca nut + logwood.

Black walnut shells contain tannin and are perfect for dyeing with.

Areca nut is the fruit of the Areca palm, Areca catechu, and as such, is not a true nut.

Logwood is a tree originally found in the forests of Central America. The dye comes from the heartwood. The logwood extract used is produced using processes that comply with organic textile certifications. 

• 70% baby alpaca 20% silk 10% cashmere
• laceweight
• 100g
• 800m
• Handwash in lukewarm water. Check out the section on Natural dyes for further care instructions for looking after your naturally dyed yarn.
• Grey-purple.

Please note: there is a very low risk that walnut could cause an allergic reaction on contact. For further information, see Need to Know: Natural dyes tab.