Abstract:
Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze (tea leaves), Allium cepa L. (onion peel), Laccifer lacca Kerr (lac insect) and iron ore are
used as natural dyes in presence of different natural mordanting agents for dyeing of Eri silk yarns. These natural
mordanting agents are available in plenty at Meghalaya and use of these improves the colour fastness to washing and light
considerably, which will motivate the handloom weavers to use these dyes and mordants for producing fabric with eco friendly charact
