At the core of the Dyes in History and Archaeology 45 Helsinki conference are natural dyes, dye history and heritage, dye analytics and conservation, dyes in ethnographic and cultural historical contexts, historical colouring recipes, traditional and experimental dyeing, and dye trade just to name a few.
Abstract proposals and submission
The Organizing Committee welcomes abstract proposals related to the historical dyes as well as colour heritage. The research topics can be from all over the world and interdisciplinary in focus, including the fields of heritage science, conservation, craft science, art history, museology, chemistry, conservation, restauration, material culture studies, archaeology, anthropology, and beyond. Both oral and poster presentations are welcome.
The length of the proposal should not exceed 300 words. The proposal should include name(s), title(s)/degree(s), affiliation(s), and email address(es) of all contributors. Multiple presenters are allowed. In addition, 3–5 keywords are required, and of course the title.
Abstract submitting
Call-for-papers opens on the 1st March 2026. The proposals must be submitted by the 30th April 2026 through the ConfTool.
Acceptance of the presentations will be announced via email in late June 2026. Please note that the Organizing Committee reserves the right to suggest a change in the type of presentation (oral/poster) based on the submitted proposal.
We are looking forward to receiving your submission and welcoming you to Helsinki next October!
Professor Riikka Räisänen, University of Helsinki,
with the Organizing Committee of the Dyes in History and Archaeology 45 Helsinki conference!