Backward integration through a nursery and small-scale
plantation ensures the sustainability of raw materials supply for the CSF's
four natural dye sources such as sappan, indigo, achuete, and yellow ginger,
Leano explained.
PTRI and the Rural Development Administration (RDA) of Korea,
through the Philippine RDA Alumni Association, are collaborating in a
three-year project called Technology Demonstration Farm of Korean Natural Dyes
Technology to improve the capabilities of the Aklan CSF. The project aims to
establish a small scale demonstration plantation of selected dye sources;
improve manpower and natural dyeing facilities; and adopt, transfer and verify
Korean natural dye technologies for local use.
Natural dyes are expected to splash premium value to the
country's export quality fiber-based products and handicrafts intended for the
"go natural" market. "We are now into hand painting and silk
screen using our very own developed natural dye powders," Leallo
disclosed.
The technology also brightens up the
hues, looks, and quality of indigenous handicraft products like fashion
accessories, Christmas decors, gift items, toys, and houseware, which are very
popular worldwide and have helped take dollars home. (Courtesy: Julius L.
Leano, PTRI-RDD)
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