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
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