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Harald Bohmer
Dye Chemist and Father of the DOBAG Project
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Harald Bohmer of Marmara
University, Turkey is internationally known for
his work on Turkish rug dyes. Bohmer was
instrumental in creating the DOBAG project which
has had the effect of revitalizing the Turkish
carper weaving trade.
Bohmer, Harald. and Karadag Recep
"Dye Analysis of Ottoman Brocades and
Velvets From the Topkapi Museum, and Other Silk
Textiles". Hamburg/Berlin ICOC7 1993.
"Vegetable and Synthetic
Dyes" Denver: ACOR4 Focus Session, 1998.
"Turkish Natural Dye
Revival" Denver: ACOR4 Focus Session, 1998.
Gulgonen, Bohmer et al Konya
Cappadocia Carpets from the 17th to 19th
centuries in the Tiem and Gulgonen Collections
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Böhmer, Harald. et al Koekboya: Natural
Dyes and Textiles A Colour Journey from Turkey to
India and Beyond 2002
From the Publisher:
Koekboya is a Turkish word. Literally translated
it means root-dye. It is used in Turkey for all
kinds of natural dyes, whether they are actually
made from roots ... flowers, leaves tubers or
seeds. Even insect dyes are included in the
Turkish expression Koekboya
In this book almost 100 dye plants from Turkey
and around the world are introduced on a
scientific basis: their botany, their qualities
for dyeing, their cultural and historical
importance, and - in light of the world-wide
Renaissance of natural dyeing - aspects
concerning their reintroduction for practical use
or as a hobby
Dr Böhmer and his associates, Prof Dr Nevin Enez
and Dr Recep Karadag teach on the Fine Arts
Faculty of Marmara University Istanbul.
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For Further Reading:
Thanks and best wishes,
J. Barry O'Connell Jr.
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