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Detailed explanation-1: -Tyrian purple is a pigment made from the mucus of several species of Murex snail. Production of Tyrian purple for use as a fabric dye began as early as 1200 BC by the Phoenicians, and was continued by the Greeks and Romans until 1453 AD, with the fall of Constantinople.

Detailed explanation-2: -During cooking, red cabbage will normally turn blue. To retain the red color, vinegar or lemon juice can be added to the pot. To create a rich purple dye, chop the cabbage leaves to release their juice and add boiling water. Strain and use the dye.

Detailed explanation-3: -Purple colour is a symbol of royalty and in medieval period, purple dye was only reserved for royal emperors. The reason of purple colour used to be expensive was, it used to made up of purple berries that was muddy and also not a long lasting dye. It simply faded fast.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tyrian Purple (aka Royal purple or Imperial purple) is a dye extracted from the murex shellfish which was first produced by the Phoenician city of Tyre in the Bronze Age.