Difference between revisions of "Cloth Colours & Patterns"
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| + | *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] | ||
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Natural colours
Art
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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.
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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References
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TOPLAK2011
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