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Its made out of...woad! Woad is a plant that was commonly grown throughout Europe and Asia for its dyeing properties.

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What was the name of the blue dye with which Ancient Britons painted themselves?

The blue dye used by Ancient Britons to paint themselves was called woad. Woad comes from the plant Isatis tinctoria and was commonly used by Celtic tribes in Britain for body painting and clothing dyeing.


Why did Celtic warriors wear woad?

The warriors wore woad to intimidate their components... They also fught naked but i serriously dought that you would want that information XD


What is woad made of?

Woad is made from the leaves of the plant Isatis tinctoria. The leaves are harvested, dried, and powdered to create a blue dye. This dye has been historically used for textile dyeing.


Why is Celtic war paint blue?

possibly because the most common dye at the time was woad, which is blue. a little woad goes a long way, a tiny amount rubbed on with animal fat will cover a surprizingly large area of skin


What color is Irish war paint?

Blue, made from woad


Did the Celtic men paint colourful patterns on their bodies?

I'm not sure that "colorful" is the appropriate word, since the only color they used was the blue dye from the woad plant.


How do you pronounce woad?

Woad (the plant) is pronounced with a long O, as in road.


When was The Woad Ode created?

The Woad Ode was created by Sir John Betjeman in 1936.


What is the purpose woad leaves?

Woad leaves contain indigotin, a chemical that can be used to dye cloth. Woad was used to produce indigotin until modern synthetic dyes were developed.


What year was Celtic fc formed?

Celtic F.c were made in the year 1888


Do roman Celtic warriors were blue paint in battle?

No, at least not all of them painted their bodies. The blue paint or "woad" was used by some of the Britons according to Julius Caesar. However there is no record of the continental Celts putting on makeup for battle.


When was Celtic art made?

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