Notes on Saia sha

Saia sha or cutch (Acacia catechu) is a brownish red dye used extensively in India in the Mughal and pre-Mughal period.

Etherington & Roberts. Dictionary--cutch

Cutch Dye Recipe
Warm golden browns
Weigh out the chips at 400% (of the dry fiber weight). Place in a glass of hot water and let sit overnight
until dissolved. Next day, heat enough water to cover the fiber in a dyepot to 120. Add the dye solution to
the heated water. Mix well and bring to a boiling for 1 hour and then add warm wetted fiber to the
dyebath. Bring to a boil for one hour. Remove from heat and let sit in the bath to cool. Remove the fiber,
wash and let dry. Do not let sit overnight in the bath or the colors will dull considerably. Period Trade Dyes from the 16th Century- Historical Reenactment - 09/17/98


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