Characterization of the native flora of central south Chile that was used for natural dyeing: review of the literature between the 17th century and the first half of the 20th century
To date, the information about the use of historical natural dyes in Chile is dispersed. Information from historical sources, from the 17th century to the first half of the 20th century, about the native flora used for natural dyeing in central, central south, and southern Chile was systematically s...
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Instituto de Botánica del Nordeste
2025
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| Acceso en línea: | https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/bon/article/view/8374 |
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| Sumario: | To date, the information about the use of historical natural dyes in Chile is dispersed. Information from historical sources, from the 17th century to the first half of the 20th century, about the native flora used for natural dyeing in central, central south, and southern Chile was systematically searched. Forty two species were identified, 11 of them endemic of Chile, including trees, shrubs and herbs. Along with a wide color range associated with these plants, different families were observed, being Berberidaceae and Nothofagaceae the most frequent ones. The contemporary reports about the knowledge and use of dyeing plants show that almost half of these plants are not used as deying plants among participants in those studies, who practice traitional crafts in Chile. It is important to disseminate and recover this knowledge, which is part of the natural and cultural heritage of the country, to consider it in public policies aimed to protect these species and their natural habitats, and to promote their sustainable use. |
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