This was a two week course where we were introduced to different dyes like- Basic dyes, Vat dyes, Acid dyes, Disperse dyes, Reactive dyes and Natural dyes. A scientific approach was also initiated to understand Concepts of dyeing and Classification of Dyes / Dyeing; dyeing cotton and similar other cellulosic materials dyeing of wool and other protein based textiles.
This was a personal initiative done after the dyeing course which got me inquisitive about natural dyes. Ecoprinting involves bundling leaves in cloth or felt and then steaming or dyeing the bundles in a plant based dye vat. Under the right conditions, the prolonged contact of the leaf on the cloth can make a beautiful print.
