Traditionally, tie and dye were done using natural dyes. However, with the advent of synthetic dyes, tie and dye with natural dyes lost ground. Nevertheless, with the current trend favoring a return to natural and sustainable practices, natural dyes are now back in vogue.
Persian or English walnut (Juglone Regia), native to the Himalayan belt and the Kumaon hills of Uttaranchal, a northern state of India, has the potential to be a significant natural coloring agent. This dye source, derived from the walnut tree, has not been explored extensively but holds strong potential.
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This article was originally published in the 12th Benniel Symposium, Textile Society of America, 2010.
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