Myrobalan dyestuff comes from ground nuts of the Terminalia chebula tree acting as both a dye or a mordant for cellulose fibers, like cotton and linen. We source this extract from a farmer group in India, bringing an important supplemental income to rural families in the region.
As a dye, Myrobalan produces light buttery yellow, creamy sand, warm umber, and earthy muted browns. As a mordant, myrobalan helps to bind dye with fiber and retain as much of the dyes’ original hue for improved colorfastness.
As Osage provides a brighter but less colorfast yellow than Myrobalan, we recommend pairing the two to balance brilliance and fastness. Myrobalan is also a good foundation for over-dyeing with Indigo, allowing for a tinted teal.
View our Myrobalan Recipes or visit our Artisans Resource page for FAQs and inspiration.
Please contact us directly for bulk order pricing. Sample quantities below 10 lbs or 5kg can be purchased directly online.
