Phool Dhawa Dye Powder

Botanical name: Woodfordia fruticosa

Common name: Dhawa Phool, Gule Dhawa, Button Tree, Ghatti Tree, Axle-wood Tree

Colorant: Tannins and Anthocyanins

Dye type: Adjective dye (requires mordants for enhanced color and fastness)

Shade Range: Produces a range of colors from golden yellow to deep orange-red. When mordanted with alum, it can give rich orange and red tones, while iron yields darker brown hues​.

Mordant Requirements: Alum and iron are commonly used to deepen and fix the color. The high tannin content makes Phool Dhawa a reliable dye on both protein and plant fibers​.

Fastness: The dye has good lightfastness and washfastness, particularly on natural fibers such as cotton and silk​​​.

Common Uses: Popular for eco-friendly textile dyeing and is often used to dye traditional Indian fabrics. Its tannin-rich properties also make it a great mordant for other dyes​.

Country of Origin: India, Southeast Asia

Vegetarian product: Yes