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11th December 16, 06:15 AM
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The idea that 18th century tartan was always dull is a fallacy. Those that could afford it would generally opt for the best and brightest shades.
With regard to your question, I think you mean/should be referring to, staining tartan rather than dyeing it. The former will tone down a pattern, the latter will alter it and depending on the colour and weight of dyestuff, obscure the design.
If you want to dull down a red based tartan you could steep the cloth in a bath of weak tea or coffe and that should dow the trick. Worth trying with a similar swatch before going the whole hog.
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