Dyeing of textiles
Practical Action
References and further reading
Foulds, John, Dyeing and printing: a handbook, Practical Action Publishing, 1989.
The text and line drawings describe chemical dyeing and printing techniques as they apply to
small-scale operations. 128pp.
Newton, Alan Fabric Manufacture Practical Action Publishing
Sayadda R. Ghuznavi, Rangeen – Natural dyes of Bangladesh, Vegetable Dye Research and
Development Society, Bangladesh, 1987.
This interesting book gives listings of indigenous Bangladeshi plants as well as recipes for
their use.
Dalby, Gill and Dean, Jenny, Natural Dyes in Luapula Province (Zambia): Evaluation of
Potential for Production, Use and Export. Working Paper 22, Development Technology Unit,
University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, UK. 1988.
Dean, Jenny: The Craft Of Natural Dyeing, Search Press, 1994
This guide tells how to grow and find, harvest, and use all NON-TOXIC dyes in nature. It is
excellent for children. She lists dyestuffs that provide a full spectrum of colours and explains
how to test plant dyestuffs for colour potential. 64 pgs, 30 colour photos, 16 illustrated
charts, paperback.
Cowan, Wavell: Operating A Business In The Small Business Space.
A must for anyone who contemplates starting a small business. Xeroxed, spiral bound, non-
profit 67 pp.
McRae, Bobbie: Colors From Nature: Growing, Collecting, and Using Natural Dyes
How to grow dye plants, recognise and collect wild plants, and even find dyes in the produce
department of the grocery store. Step-by-step instructions for over a dozen naturally dyed
crafts projects. 168 pp.
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