Myrobalan Dye Powder
Botanical name: Terminalia chebula
Common name: Haritaki, Indian Gallnut
Colorant: Chebulic acid, tannins
Dye type: Adjective dye (acts as both a mordant and dye, primarily for plant based fibers)
Shade Range: Myrobalan produces light buttery yellows, browns, and even soft greens. Iron mordants shift the color to lichen greens and grey-greens.
Mordant Requirements: While it can be used as a standalone dye, Myrobalan is primarily used as a tannin mordant for plant fibers like cotton. To achieve a deeper yellow, it is often combined with other mordants, such as alum.
Fastness: Myrobalan provides good washfastness and lightfastness, especially when used as a tannin pre-treatment for other dyes.
Common Uses: It is a versatile dye, commonly used in natural textile dyeing. It also serves as a base for overdyeing with indigo, producing rich teal shades.
Country of Origin: India, Southeast Asia
Vegetarian product: Yes