Nature by Design: Cochineal | Marisol Centeno

Fascinated by the chemistry of cochineal’s carminic acid, Centeno uses its chemical structure and molecular formula as design motivation for this woven textile. Working with master dyers and weavers from the Teotitlán del Valle region in Mexico, Centeno manipulates cochineal dye baths with a variety of additives to yield a spectrum of tones and colors. This video was made with funding from the Smithsonian Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center. Demonstrated by Marisol Centeno Directed by Guillermo Magariños Videographer: Josué Eber Morales Edited by Micah Pegues Series produced by Christina De León and Chris J. Gauthier Check out Cooper Hewitt’s Learning Lab profile page for our Nature by Design: Cochineal inspired videos and activities or visit our YouTube channel for more design videos! https://learninglab.si.edu/q/ll-c/uxEY7krFEo7GdaB5#r/34990