ORGANIC SAGE OFFICINALIS CUT
Dye Colour: Greenish Yellow and Green | Country of Origin: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial, evergreen subshrub from the Mediterranean region, now widely cultivated for its culinary, medicinal, and dyeing properties. These cut, organic leaves produce soft greenish-yellow tones in natural dyeing, which can be shifted to richer greens with the addition of iron. Perfect for those seeking a versatile herb that is both fine for consumption and ideal for natural dye projects.
Colour Fastness: Good to Excellent
Colour Outcomes by WOF Ratio
- 100% WOF Sage – Produces greenish-yellow hues
- Add 3–5% Iron – Shifts colour to deeper greens
Basic Recipe for Dyeing
Ingredients:
- 100% Sage (by weight of fibre)
- 3–5% Iron (optional)
- Wool or other protein fibres (mordanted with Alum)
Instructions:
- Soak or steep sage (fresh or dried) before dyeing.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then add mordanted yarn or fibre.
- Simmer for approximately 1 hour to develop colour.
- For green hues, add iron as a pre or after mordant.
Also available as a downloadable Sage recipe PDF and a convenient dye kit. Whether you use sage for a soothing herbal infusion, a fragrant addition to meals, or a natural colourant for your favourite yarn, this ancient herb connects your creative and culinary pursuits to centuries of tradition. Enjoy the earthy beauty that sage brings to your natural dye projects.
