Question

to dye wool, navajo (diné) weaver lillie taylor uses plants and vegetables from arizona, where she lives. for example, she achieved the deep reds and browns featured in her 2003 rug in the path of the four seasons by using arizona dock roots, drying and grinding them before mixing the powder with water to create a dye bath. to intensify the appearance of certain colors, taylor also sometimes mixes in clay obtained from nearby soil. which choice best states the main idea of the text? a. reds and browns are not commonly featured in most of taylor’s rugs. b. taylor draws on local resources in the approach she uses to dye wool. c. taylor finds it difficult to locate arizona dock root in the desert. d. in the path of the four seasons is widely acclaimed for its many colors and innovative weaving techniques.

Explanation:

The text focuses on Navajo weaver Lillie Taylor using plants, vegetables from Arizona and clay from nearby soil to dye wool. It emphasizes her use of local resources.

Answer:

B. Taylor draws on local resources in the approach she uses to dye wool.