Since this is an era of commercialization here is a webinar based on the usage of natural dyes where we have normally forgotten the use of natural products.

1. Career options in the Digital Age
NIVRITY SINHA

2. WEBINAR ON- “NATURAL DYES”
“WHAT”?
• Natural dyes are dyes or colorants
derived from plants, invertebrates, or
minerals.
• Named as sustainable, synthesized,
earthy, green, organic dyes.
“WHY”?
• Normally we would say why because
they are better than synthetic dyes
• causing no harm to humans &
environment.
• The natural dyes are aesthetic,
conveying natural beauty.

4. PRACTICAL WEBINAR ON “NATURAL DYES”-THE
ORGANIC, SAFER & SUSTAINABLE SAVIOURS FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT
• The Intent Of This Tie – dye session Is To Make People Around
Understand That Natural / Green Dyes Are “Renewable” In
Nature.
• The Same Colour One Could Use For Fabric Coloration As Well
As When You Dry & Prepare Its Powdered Form One Could Use
It As A Food Colour Or May Be as Hair Colours.

5. Home made dyes & its
samples

6. The Technique /Process Involved

8. Ingredients Required
• Any Light-coloured Fabric (Preferably Cotton)
• Threads /Rubber Band to Tie And Then Later Dye
• Any Heavy Base 2 Vessels
• Burner
• Hot Boiling Water
• Vinegar / Salt (For Colour Fixation)
• Beet Root/ Turmeric / Onion Skin / Coffee / Strawberries/ Rose/Red
Cabbage/Carrot
• Cold Water
• Rubber Gloves
• Knife
• Strainer

9. Step Wise Dyeing Explained Pictorially
• Step 1: rinse the fabric in cold water to take off the starch &
later dip it into 3 parts of water and 1 part of white vinegar in a
bucket for half an hour. Dry it & iron the same to prepare it for
dyeing.
Fig 1: the pre-treated fabric

10. Step 2: Peel, Cut Into Big Slices & Shred The
Veggies Chosen Accordingly.
Fig 2: for instance if chosen turmeric, it has to be
peeled & shredded.

11. Step 3: Take Vessels As Per The Number Of Colours
Chosen & Start Boiling Water, Once The Water Is Half
Boiled Add The Natural Material & Let It Boil For The
Next 15 Min.

12. Step 4-once The Colorant Is Ready, Keep Your
Sample Ready With Any Special Technique & Dip It
Into The Vessel For The Next 20 Mins.

13. Step 5: Once The Fabric Is Coloured If Tied,
Open The Knots, Rinse With Cold Water N Let
It Dry In Shade.
The final outcome using tie n dye
technique.

14. Conclusion
• At last to conclude, Natural dyes have always had a superior
aesthetic quality that is pleasing to the eyes.