International Symposium on natural dyes in Hyderabad next year

08 Aug '05

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The section for Arts, Crafts and Design of the UNESCO is organising an International Symposium/workshop on Natural Dyes for March 2006 in Hyderabad, India.

This Symposium will bring together about 350 master craftspersons, researchers and specialists in natural dyes and crafts promoters from the five continents.

The aim of the Symposium is to attain outcomes based on the diversity of experiences and respectful of the variety of natural, social and cultural environment of the concerned craftspeople.

The broad objectives are: to share experiences and ideas on the key problems and major prospects facing natural-dyed products in the international market; to promote joint efforts and technical cooperation programmes among craftspeople, researchers and promoters in all stages of the dyeing process.

The Symposium will have specific objectives: to establish a database on existing natural plant dyes and traditional production processes; to stimulate research in new biological sources and technical possibilities in contemporary textile production and other related crafts sectors; to envisage the setting-up of a specific label for the recognition of environmentally friendly textiles.

The overall coordination of the Symposium is entrusted to ETN member Dr. Dominique Cardon/France, an internationally renowned specialist in natural dyes. Dominique Cardon asked for cooperation from ETN members and all those who are interested in the subject forthe following domains of research:

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