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Which outcome resulted in Byzantine silk dyeing when Tyrian purple lichen was restricted?

A)Shift toward kermes-based crimson dyes
B)Wider use of madder root extracts
C)Adoption of woad-based indigo dying
D)Increased reliance on saffron coloring

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A limited supply of Tyrian purple lichen caused restricted access forcing dyers to find alternatives, resulting in the use of the kermes-based crimson dye rather than other dyes for silk textiles, because kermes afforded lightfastness nearly matching the original imperial purple and maintained vibrancy.

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