Natural dyes used for ikat weaving and Makana shawl making in La Casa de la Makana, Gualaceo Ecuador. Cochineal is a type of worm used for dyes

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Cactus plants produce a type of worm for dyes called cochineal. The process of turning the natural red from cochineal to orange with lime juice and to purple with baking soda.

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Location: Gualaceo Ecuador
Photo credit: © Rick Rudnicki / Alamy / Afripics
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