Bengal Natural Dyeing

DATE & TIME: 14th April 2026|| 12:30 PM –

LOCATION: Bolpur Santiniketan

WORK TITLE: Catechu (Khair) dyeing on cotton (1st dye). Colours expected (A) Warm Brown & (B) Snuff Colour.

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MATERIAL USED:

(1) Handloom cotton 100 count fabric- 467g.

(2) Handloom cotton 100 count fabric- 460g.

(3) Dye source: Catechu

(4) Mordant (I) – Copper water

(5) Mordant (II) – Lime water

(6) Mordant (III) – Iron water

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