Dried safflower petals containing yellow and red pigments. Wash out the yellow, then use an alkaline extraction to create historic crimson shades.
Dried pomegranate peel used as a natural plant dye. Alum, copper and iron mordants produce yellow, brown, deep gray and black tones.
Kobou is an aromatic perennial grass dried as a natural plant dye. It releases a gentle scent while simmering and produces a soft yellow close to traditional Japanese kariyasu.
Kihada is a natural plant dye that produces vivid yellow and can also be used for red or green underdyeing and layered dyeing with safflower.