🟤 Cutch Dye Extract Powder ~ Acacia catechu
Concentrated Natural Dye – Warm Browns, Caramels & Earthy Tones
Bring a grounding, earthy richness to your textiles with Cutch Dye Extract Powder, a powerful plant-based dye derived from the heartwood of the Acacia catechu tree. This concentrated extract delivers a beautiful spectrum of warm browns, golden tans, chocolates, and deep rusts, perfect for natural fiber dyeing and layered botanical color palettes.
Key Features:
100% pure, water-soluble extract from sustainably harvested acacia heartwood
Produces lightfast, washfast shades ranging from soft tan to dark brown
Ideal for cotton, linen, silk, wool, and natural papers
Compatible with other dyes for depth and tone variation
Excellent for bundle dyeing, block printing pastes, and overdyeing
Dyeing Notes:
Strong affinity for cellulose fibers (cotton, linen) but also works well on wool and silk
No mordant needed for base tone, but alum or iron can shift or deepen shades
Combine with tannin-rich dyes for layered neutrals or black tones
Can be used at low percentages for delicate caramel tones, or heavily for deep chocolate browns
Use 5-8% WOF (Weight of Fiber) depending on desired depth
Dissolve in hot water and add to dye bath
Simmer gently for 45–60 minutes; cool in bath for richer results