and they serve as evidence of the oldest known piece of fabric made with insect dye. They date back about 4,000 years ago and may have represented wealth and status in Middle Bronze Age societies.
Researchers Discover Red Cloth Dyed With Insects From a Cave, Shed Light on Advanced Intellect of Ancient Civilization ...
Discover how the cochineal insect's red dye influenced civilizations, from the Aztecs to the British redcoats.