NATURAL DYE-CATECHU (warp-2/60s weft-2/60s cotton)
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TextDDC classification: 667.1
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Knowledge Management Center, NID Assam | Knowledge Management Center, NID Assam | Reference | Material Library Collection | 667.1 CAT (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | Not For Loan | Catechu dye produces rich, earthy shades of brown on fabrics like cotton, wool, and silk, with the exact color ranging from light brown to deep auburn and varying with mordants and dyeing time. This traditional natural dye, also known as Cutch or Katha, is extracted from the heartwood of the Acacia catechu tree and is valued for its excellent light and wash fastness, as well as its antibacterial and skin-soothing properties. | ML137 |
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