Murex Glands (Hexaplex trunculus) for Tyrian Purple & Tekhelet Blue Dye Weight:10 grams You’re seeking new sources of

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valued by the Anglo-Saxons for embroideries and small wool embellishments

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Murex Glands (Hexaplex trunculus) for Tyrian Purple & Tekhelet Blue Dye Weight:10 grams You’re seeking new sources ofMurex trunculus sea snails have been the source of one of the worlds most precious dyes for millennia. Harvested by hand along rocky Mediterranean coastlines, these snails contain a small hypobranchial gland that produces a remarkable dyestuff. The glands used for dyeing are a by product of snails eaten locally as a fried seafood delicacy. The tiny glands are carefully removed, dried, and ground to preserve the precious dye precursors they contain.