# madder

> rich red dye from the roots of plants of the Rubia family, used in Eurasia since ancient times

**Wikidata**: [Q52063543](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52063543)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/madder-q52063543


## References

1. Art & Architecture Thesaurus
2. Conservation and Art Materials Encyclopedia Online
3. [Source](http://cameo.mfa.org/wiki/Madder)
4. Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles
5. A Dyer's Manual