🍋 Pomegranate Peel Powder ~ Punica granatum
Natural Dye & Tannin Source – Golden Yellows & Mordant Assist
Pomegranate Peel Powder, made from the dried rinds of the Punica granatum fruit, is a versatile natural dye and tannin-rich mordant assist, especially effective on cellulose fibers like cotton and linen. This dye yields soft golden yellows, earthy greens (when modified), and serves as an excellent base for improving colorfastness with other natural dyes.
Key Features:
100% pure ground pomegranate peel – rich in natural tannins
Produces buttery yellows, greenish tones, and warm earthy neutrals
Excellent mordant base for plant fibers – boosts color uptake and retention
Ideal for cotton, linen, silk, wool, and natural paper dyeing
Compatible with other dyes in layering, eco-printing, and resist techniques
Dyeing & Mordanting Notes:
Used as a pre-treatment tannin bath or as a dye in its own right
Reacts with iron to create olive, moss, or khaki shades
Can be combined with alum for clean, clear golden hues
Mild dye with good lightfastness, especially useful in combination with other plant dyes
As a tannin mordant: Use 10–15% WOF
As a dye: Use 15–20% WOF
Simmer gently for 30–45 minutes; strain to remove particulates before dyeing
Fabric can be dried and stored after treatment for later dyeing