우리 나라의 전통천연염색에 관한 고찰

A Study on the Korean Traditional Natural Dyeing focused on Carthamus tinctorious

The history of natural dyeing is considered to be as long as that of human being, and a number of relics of natural dyeing ranging from the Bronze Age to the early Iron Age have been found in Korea. Documentary records show that they had natural dyeing blue clothing with embroideries in the period of the Three Han States. The dyeing techniques in the period of the Three Kingdoms are very developed, and the violet-dyeing techniques of Koryo were so fantastic that they were famous even in China. This study is aimed to organize fundamental data on natural dyeing and popularize the using of natural dyeing which is environmental friendly, harmless to human and natural in color tone. Eventually, it will inspire people to concern and improve our traditional natural dyeing culture and techniques. And it has reviewed and analyzed the special properties of natural dyeing, the meaning of color and usage of natural dyeing substance In Korea. Especially, Dyeing using carthamus tinctorious which was utilized for a long time and considered as valuable dyeing substance for red color is studied with respect to its properties, traditional and simplified dyeing methods and maintenance of dyed products.