Brilliant Colours with Natural Dyes, Cheryl Kolander, 2004, SIGNED, 1st Ed., SC, NF.

Kolander, Cheryl. Portland, MAMA D.O.C., 2004.

English, First Edition, Near Fine, SC, 8vo, 11 1/4" x 8 3/4", Unpaginated.

Neon orange paper, red spiral bound, black lettering to front and back, superior copy inside and out, with only the most minimal, unobtrusive wear to bindings and text-block. Signed in pen by author and Master Natural Dyer, Cheryl Kolander to title page: "With love, [signature]." Unpaginated, replete with black-and-white images and black illustrations, poem "I Am A Dyer", poem "The Dyer", many sections on the Aurora Silk natural dyes, instructions on working with them, other uses and economics of the dyes, Preliminary Standards for TYRIA (The International Guild of Professional Natural Dyers), Fastness Ratings, Bibliography, and Final Words. Includes plastic-sleeve protected page with 33 taped samples of naturally hand dyed colours on 100% silk. From back panel: "Rich, fast colors with plants, minerals and the precious Cochineal. Dye all your own natural fibred clothing. Create the unique colours you want. For health, beauty and to celebrate the natural, joy-filled life."