Open AccessIdentification of plants natural dye by Meto tribe in South Central Timor
Author(s) -
A C Sabuna,
Fransina Thresiaomleni
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
iop conference series. materials science and engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1757-899X
pISSN - 1757-8981
DOI - 10.1088/1757-899x/823/1/012037
Subject(s) - tribe , dyeing , botany , phyllanthus , bark (sound) , tectona , biology , phaseolus , geography , forestry , chemistry , law , organic chemistry , political science
Information on plant species, natural dyes and the dying process of the yarn of ikat weaving in South Central Timor is still minimal and not well documented. Therefore, this study aimed to identify natural dye in South Central Timor. The samples were collected by exploration methods. Parts of plants, dyeing processes, and kinds of color were recorded based on observation, interviews with craftsmen and documentation. Our results showed that there are 7 plant species were successfully identified, Curcuma longa L., Indigofera tinctoria L., Morinda citrifolia L., Phyllanthus reticulates Poir, Phaseolus lunatus L., and Tectona grandis . The plant organs used as a source of natural dye are leaves, barks, rhizome, and roots. The method of processing was to be pounded, squeezed, soaked in water and the color produced was red, dark blue, yellow, black, and green.