Some years previous (in 1835) a native gentleman, knowing that the cochineal was cultivated profitably in Honduras, thought it might be equally so in Teneriffe He therefore introduced the cactus ...

In fact, you’ve probably even tasted this color. And it all comes from an insect deeply rooted in the history of Oaxaca, Mexico: cochineal. Instead of blood, most insects and arachnids have hemolymph, ...

“When the Spaniards came to this new world they were in search of gold, silver, and cochineal and not necessarily in that order. So, what is cochineal that was so valuable as gold and silve ...

Time seems to stop here.Women sit in a small circle, quietly, painstakingly stitching patterns on balls the size of an ...

I knew the color would draw attention. I wanted them to remember who had entered the room: a Latina with talent. But was I ...

On first glance, one might be forgiven for wondering how the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's new exhibition, "We Live in ...

Computational craft artist Sarah Rosalena is set to make a significant impact in the upcoming Getty PST ART: Art & Science ...

If you follow a vegan diet, there are plenty of things to watch out for - including what's in your wine. Here's what you ...

Thirty other patients had negative patch test results. Carmine is a widely used pigment derived from gravid cochineal insects. Carminic acid is the source of its color. Only two previous ...

“PANTONE 18-1750 Viva Magenta descends from the red family, and is inspired by the red of cochineal, one of the most precious dyes belonging to the natural dye family, as well as one of the ...

KAWARAMACHI Japan - Time seems to stop here Women sit in a small circle quietly painstakingly stitching patterns on balls the ...