I WONDER - What Uses Do Fruits Have?

In ancient times, people used natural ingredients like fruit juices and peelings to dye clothes and foods. Blueberries and blackberries were used for blue colors, while raspberries and strawberries provided pink and red hues. Oranges and lemons were likely used for yellow and orange shades. The video encourages viewers to experiment with dyeing a white T-shirt using fruits to see the resulting colors.

What did ancient people use to color their clothes and food?

• Mineral pigments

• Chemical solutions

• Natural ingredients

• Synthetic dyes

Which fruits were used to create blue colors?

• Blueberries and blackberries

• Oranges and lemons

• Raspberries and strawberries

• Apples and pears

What colors were raspberries and strawberries used to produce?

• Purple and brown

• Blue and green

• Pink and red

• Yellow and orange

Which fruits were likely used to give fabric a yellow or orange color?

• Blueberries and blackberries

• Raspberries and strawberries

• Oranges and lemons

• Grapes and cherries

What activity does the video suggest trying with a plain white T-shirt?

• Bleaching for a new look

• Painting with watercolors

• Dyeing with fruit

• Sewing new patterns