British Colour Standard©

A descriptive name for the colour found in Indian Shawls, introduced into seasonal ranges in 1937.

A color found in Genoese fabrics of the 16th Century. By the mid 15th century the silk industry had become the largest employer in Genoa, but the growth of this...

A colour name determined by w. in 1938, derived from colours found in seventeenth century Spanish pottery and woven fabrics.

Bangladesh has long been a centre for jute production since the 17th Century. The tall, reedy, jute plant particularly loves the rich soil there. Used originally to make sacks for...