Set of 2 "Leafy" Linen Napkins in Cochineal

Set of 2 napkins, approximately 15" square. Mordant printed, dyed in cochineal, hemmed with yellowy thread and mitered corners!

The particular colors of these are a tricky to capture, so I've included a few views. It is a muted grey on mustard yellow.

About the Process
Weak Ferrous acetate is screenprinted on medium-weight mustard linen, then submerged in a cochineal dye bath. The dye adheres to the mordant-printed areas, (the drawing) and the background becomes lightly tinted. (Cochineal barely tints the background) To learn more about my mordant printing and natural dye research, check out this post on my newsletter.

Care: Machine wash cool, tumble dry low or hang dry for best results. Cochineal has been used as a dye since ancient times, for its excellent light and wash-fastness. It may fade a bit, but every thing fades beautifully in time on our good green earth!

Linen is amazing! Strong and absorbent and grows softer with use. These are not fancy napkins; use them every day!

Designed and printed by Michelle C. Moode in Oswego, New York. Sign up for my newsletter for more about my studio practice.