New dimension in silk dyeing for Paithani silk dyers of Yeola

摘要

'Paithani' silk sari is a worldwide celebrated textile. But the dyeing of silk of such a gorgeous sari is carried out with the dyes which bleeds color and affects the quality of saris. To compete in the global market, the necessity was felt for making the dyers aware of scientific and correct technique of silk degumming and dyeing. Tangible change in their traditional mind set-up indicates acceptability of new technique in their routine. Acid dyes; natural dyes; dependant variable; colorfastness properties; post evaluation