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] | *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. | + | *Valla-Ljót refers to a ''brúnan kyrtil'', a natural brown coat.[TOPLAK 2011: p.97] |
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Natural colours
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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]
- Valla-Ljót refers to a brúnan kyrtil, a natural brown coat.[TOPLAK 2011: p.97]
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Blue (Woad)
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Red (Madder)
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References
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