mordantteina
Mordantteina is a rare and historically significant natural dye derived from the roots of the plant *Rubia tinctorum*, commonly known as madder or dye root. This plant has been used for centuries to produce vibrant red, orange, and purple hues in textiles, particularly in traditional dyeing practices across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The dye’s color is attributed to the presence of anthraquinone compounds, including alizarin and purpurin, which bind to fabrics through a mordant—a substance like alum or iron that enhances colorfastness.
Madder dyeing reached its peak during the medieval period and the Renaissance, when it was a staple
The process of extracting mordantteina involves boiling the dried roots of *Rubia tinctorum* in water to create
Today, mordantteina is occasionally used by textile artists, historians, and conservationists to recreate historical dyeing techniques