Marigolds are native to Central America but are used as temple flowers in India and used lavishly during the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) when Mexican families celebrate their departed loved ones. Elaborate altars and memorials are festooned with flowers, special sweets and remembrances of family members. A trip to the cemetery to clean and decorate graves, reminisce and celebrate are all part of this special ceremony.

As dyers, it’s no secret we love marigolds – a true workhorse in the dye garden whose shades range from bronzy yellow to gold when dyed fresh. This popular marigold mix extract, a very bright and rich yellow color made from a mixture of marigold, kamala and tesu blossom extracts.

100g/package