Knowledge of whelk dyes and pigments in Anglo-Saxon England
Carole P. Biggam
Abstract This article aims to evaluate the likelihood that whelk dye was known in Anglo-Saxon England, either form of imported cloth and textile products, and/or as an activity carried out England. The nature likely processing options available early societies are considered light extant records modern experimentation Israel Britain. currently ‘hard’ evidence is then presented from archaeology, manuscript studies, chemical analysis textiles. Finally, semantic literary considered, including three passages texts by Bede Aldhelm, a new interpretation OE cornwurma .
Anglo-Saxon England