Indian Berberry Dye

nacolo-indiian barberry dye Botanical Name: Berberis aristata

Common name: Indian Barberry, Tree Turmeric, Daruharidra

Colorant: Berberine

Dye type: Adjective dye (requires mordants like alum or iron)

Shade Range: Produces bright fluorescent yellow to mustard hues. Iron mordants deepen the color to olive or brown​.

Mordant Requirements: Alum enhances the yellow color, while iron shifts the dye to deeper greens and browns. Used widely for cotton​.

Fastness: Indian Berberry provides excellent light and washfastness on cotton, silk, and wool​.

Common Uses: Commonly used in textile dyeing, particularly for cotton and wool, producing eco-friendly shades from yellow to brown​.

Country of Origin: India, Nepal, Himalayan regions

Vegetarian product: Yes