Spanish conquerors were fascinated by the cochineal’s crimson color, and soon many Europeans indulged their taste for rich tints with this natural dye.
Hispaania konkistadoorid sattusid košenillitäidest saadavast karmiinpunasest värvainest vaimustusse ja peagi hakkasid seda looduslikku värvainet tarvitama paljud eurooplased.