Vegetable dyeing tips: Animal fibers (wool, silk, alpaca) generally produce more vibrant colors than cellulosic fibers (cotton, linen, hemp, etc.). Wash this scarf in a warm water bath with a soap such as Marseille soap and washing soda crystals. For the mordanting step, use alum (25%) and cream of tartar (5%) dissolved in hot water. Let it soak overnight. Finally, rinse well and let it dry before dyeing.
Origin: India