Turkey Red

A glossary, a list of chemicals, a detailed list of the footnotes which frequent the text, and an extensive list of references complete this very well-written book, which should be of much interest to the serious practising natural dyer, as well as many other textile enthusiasts. * Journal for Weavers, Spinners and Dyers *
Wertz manages to wrangle the long history, broad geographies, scientific intricacies, and varied applications of Turkey red into a highly readable and easily understood text – a feat as awe-inspiring as the dyeing process that is the book’s topic. * Courtney Wilder, University of Michigan, USA *
What a fantastic read! Mystery, time and magic have defined the process of creating bright red colours on cotton for centuries. Julie Wertz explains it very clearly in her beautifully illustrated book. A perfect read for both textile historians and modern-day enthusiasts of dyeing and colour. * Debbie Bamford, University of Leeds, UK *
Wertz’s study goes beyond existing works on the subject and brings to a modern audience a clear and informative account of how and why this colour was so successful. * Textiles Asia *

Julie Wertz is Beal Family Postgraduate Fellow in Conservation Science at Harvard Art Museums, USA.

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