The word 'purple' comes from the Old English word purpul, which originates from the Latin purpura. This in turn is derived from the Koine Greek πορφύρα (porphyra), name of the Tyrian purple dye manufactured in classical antiquity from a mucus secreted by the spiny dye-murex snail.
The actual color of Tyrian purple, the original color purple from which the name purple is derived, is the color of a dye made from a mollusc that in classical antiquity became a symbol of royalty because only the very wealthy could afford it. Therefore, Tyrian purple was also called imperial purple.
In the medieval times, blue dyes were rare and expensive, so only the wealthiest or the aristocracy could afford to wear them. Even until now, purple is still the most expensive dye to buy or to make. So feel like a true Arabian aristocrat with this beautiful ensemble from Zaleera, available at www.fashionprivate.com and save 30% off.
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