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Textile & Handloom Exercise 1.6.56
Shawl Weaving Artisan - Wet Processing

Method of application of natural dyeing

Objectives : At the end of this exercise you shall be able to
• dyeing of a fabric with natural dyeing method.

Requirements
Tools/equipment’s/Instruments
• Gas stove - 1 No. • Glass /metal stirring rods - 1 No.
• Stainless steel beaker - 1 No. • Rubber Gloves.(disposable) - 1 Set.
• Onion skins for yellow or orange hues - as reqd. Materials
• Turmeric for vibrant yellow - as reqd. • Fabric: Natural fibers like cotton, linen - as reqd.
• Black beans for blue or gray tones - as reqd.
• Alum. (potassium aluminum sulfate) - as reqd.

PROCEDURE

Prepare the fabric Dye the fabric
1 Wash the fabric thoroughly to remove any impurities. 1 Place the mordant fabric into the prepared dye bath.
Create the dye bath 2 Simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the desired
color intensity.
1 Chop or crush chosen dye materials.
2 Combine them with water in a pot using a 2:1 ratio of 3 Keep in mind that colors may appear darker when
wet and lighten upon drying.
water to dye materials.
Finish up
3 Simmer gently for about an hour, and then strain out
the solid parts, leaving only the colored liquid. 1 Remove the fabric from the dye bath and rinse it
Mordant the fabric under cool water until the water runs clear.
1 Dissolve the alum mordant in water according to the 2 Hang or lay flat to dry away from direct sunlight to
prevent fading.
package instructions.
2 Add the wet fabric to this solution.
3 Heat gently and maintain at a low boil for about an
hour.
4 Then rinse the fabric in cool water.

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