Pomegranate Natural Dye
- 5 pomegranates
- 2 big cooking pots
- 3 cups of 800ML water (each pot)
- 1 yard of muslim or cotton fabric
Peeling Process
- Peel all 5 pomegranates and separate the skin from the seeds.
- Each one in a different bowl.
Water in the Pot
- Add 3 800ML cups of water on each pot.
- Heat up the water for 5 minutes.
Boil the Skin and Seeds
- Pour the skin in one pot and the seeds in the other one.
- Boil the skin and seeds for 15 minutes.
Add the Fabric
- Cut the 1 yard fabric into 1/2 yard to have two pieces for each pot.
- Add each fabric to the boiling pots.
- Boil both for 40 minutes.
- After the 40 minutes turn off the heat and leave the fabric in the pot.
Overnight
- Allow the dyebath to cool overnight.
- Remove the dyestuff and drain, rinse either in the sink or in the washer the next day.
- Let it air dry afterwords.
Final Results
- Pomegranate skin = Golden yellow color
- Pomegranate seeds = Light Red color