The process or craft of manufacturing dyes from raw materials, whether by extraction from natural sources or through chemical synthesis.
From dye plus making, a gerund form that nominalizes the craft. The term encompasses both ancient natural dye production and modern industrial chemical synthesis that began in the 19th century.
Dyemaking underwent a revolution when chemists like William Henry Perkin accidentally discovered synthetic aniline dyes in 1856—suddenly, vibrant colors that once required expensive plants could be made in factories.
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