Henna Dye Powder
Botanical Name: Lawsonia inermis
Common name: Egyptian Privet, Mignonette Tree, Mehndi
Colorant: Lawsone
Dye type: Substantive dye (with no need of a mordent)
Shade Range: Henna only colors natural fibers such as wool or silk and gives a soft yellow brown to olive green shades. The hue shifts from yellow to brown depending on fiber and pH levels. Brighter tones are produced in acidic conditions and darker shades are produced in alkaline conditions.
Mordant Requirements: Like other tannins, henna does not require mordants because it contains a large amount within it, but the use of mordants like alum can help to darken the color on textiles.
Fastness: Application of henna to textiles has good wash fastness and light fastness. The color deepens with time and stabilizes.
Common Uses: Henna is widely used in natural textile dyeing and is especially valued for its ecofriendly, nontoxic application. Occasionally used along with indigo to create darker tones on wool and silk.
Country of Origin: India, North Africa and the Middle East
Vegetarian product: Yes