I WONDER - How Did Vikings Dye Their Clothes?

The Vikings used vegetable dyes and plants to color their clothing. By boiling their clothes in these plants, the colors would transfer, resulting in various hues such as yellow, red, purple, blue, brown, and gold. Some dyes were also imported by wealthy Vikings.

What natural sources did Vikings use to dye their clothing?

• Minerals and metals

• Vegetable dyes and plants

• Animal skins

• Synthetic chemicals

How did Vikings transfer color to their clothing?

• By using sunlight

• By boiling with plants

• By soaking in cold water

• By painting the clothes

Which of the following colors were used by Vikings for dyeing?

• Green and orange

• Red, purple, and blue

• Pink and silver

• Black and white

Who among the Vikings could afford imported dyes?

• Warriors

• Slaves

• Farmers

• Rich Vikings

Which of these was not a method used by Vikings to dye their clothes?

• Boiling with plants

• Using vegetable dyes

• Importing dyes

• Using modern chemical dyes