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Natural colours
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Literature
- The term sauðalitir, derived from old norse for sheep, referes to natural sheep colours ranging from white, red-brown to anthracite. The rare mention of these in the sagas indicates that these were the norm. [TOPLAK 2011: p.97]
- Valla-Ljót refers to a brúnan kyrtil, a natural brown coat.[TOPLAK 2011: p.97]
Archaeology
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Discussion
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Blue (Woad)
Art
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Literature
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Archaeology
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Discussion
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Red (Madder)
Art
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Literature
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Archaeology
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Discussion
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