KAMALA DYE ~ Dye Colour Yellow and Green
*Collected from the wild of India
The powdery coating of the seeds of the Kamala Tree (Mallotus philippinensis), also known as the Monkey Face Tree, produces bright yellows and oranges and greens.
Also used in Ayuverdic medicine, this Kamala powder is for dyeing purposes only.
***Sunflower yellow (add some washing Soda to dye bath) is the closest I can think of, to describe the colour obtained by Kamala. You can influence the nuances by adding different mordants or over dye with indigo for green.
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Basic recipe:
Mordanted Wool (Alum 10%)
100% Kamala
Add Kamala to dye bath bring to a simmer for one hour
Strain through Cloth
Add wet wool to the dye bath and simmer for one hour with dye bag.
