VOICED : A second life for the blue gold of Frances southwest

The video explores the history and revival of woad, a plant used for blue dye popular during the Renaissance. Denise has revived an ancient tannery in France to produce this dye, which was once used by royalty and the military. The video details the cultural significance of the dye, its historical decline due to cheaper indigo, and Denise's modern production techniques. It concludes with her plans to expand production to the US, highlighting the dye's appeal to designers like Dior and Chanel.

What is the primary focus of Denise's revived tannery in France?

• Creating new shades of blue

• Producing modern synthetic dyes

• Extracting a historical dye from woad

• Manufacturing fabric for clothing

Why was the dye from woad significant during the Renaissance?

• It was a rare and expensive color

• It symbolized wealth and power

• It was associated with royalty and the heavens

• It was used exclusively by artists

What led to the decline in the use of woad dye?

• The discovery of a new dye in Europe

• The depletion of woad plants

• The introduction of cheaper indigo from India

• A change in fashion trends

What is a key feature of the dye produced by Denise's company?

• It is all-natural and non-staining

• It is synthetic and long-lasting

• It is only available in France

• It is used exclusively by local designers

What are Denise's future plans for her dye production?

• To develop synthetic alternatives

• To expand production to the United States

• To create a new line of clothing

• To focus solely on the European market