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Red Dye in the Tanneries of Fes

From Anouk Zijlma, About.com

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The dyes used in the tanneries are made of natural materials. To make the hides nice and supple a pungent mixture of pigeon poop, acids and cow urine is used.

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Dyeing the hides red, tanneries of Fes, Morocco

Dyeing the hides red in the Fes tannery

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