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Back to India! I was given an introduction to 

Alimohammed, a true master dyer. 

He gave me permission to photo his experiments with

natural dyes and different mordants.   Very subtle, 

especially on different weights of silk fabric

This piece of cloth was drying on the line,

and 'untied' to reveal the colours.

Isn't it gorgous?   The colours are more vibrant than shown.

Indigo background, rust orange and deep cream.

I managed two very short meetings, time was short.

I shared with him my method of colour stripping

indigo, and he was a mine of information and very

generous with his knowledge.   The pots, bags and

jars of leaves, bark, powder and gum in his dyeing 

studio were intriguing.  It was also very hot - outside

 temp 33c, inside roaring fire and steaming vats.

Now I have met Alimohammed,  I shall make 

sure I visit again and perhaps get to do some 

dyeing with him.