Dyeing
Dyeing
| Main Info | Ryndia- Eri Silk Dyeing |
| Name of the Technique | Traditional Organic Dyeing Technique |
| Source Title | Primary Survey |
| Source Publisher | BRDC/ TERI |
| Source Year | 2023 |
| History Of The Technique | Time Immemorial |
| Manufacturing technique | Ryndia is exclusively handwoven by the weavers and is organically dyed using only natural and locally available raw materials. |
| Method of Preparation | Traditionally, the three main colors commonly used in Meghalaya are: • Lac (Laha) red • Turmeric yellow • Black from iron ore. • Onion peels • Leaf and flowers of plants |
| Material Composition | Plant parts – leaves, fruits, flowers, and barks. Mineral such as iron ore is also used to obtain black colour. Lemon juice is used along while dyeing the yarn in order to retain the colour. |
| How to implement | Natural dye used -Turmeric, Onion Peels and Lac |
| New R & D leads | Sustainable Handloom |
| Theme | Traditional Handloom |
| Sub Theme | Dye |
| Source Title | Primary Survey |
| Source Publisher | BRDC/ TERI |
| Source Year | 2023 |
| Source Place | Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya |