Cutch extract (Acacia Catechu) - 200gm

Cutch Powder – Acacia catechu

Cutch is a highly tannin-rich natural dye made from the heartwood of the Acacia catechu tree. It produces warm, earthy shades of tan, caramel, reddish brown, and deep chocolate browns when modified with iron. Known for its excellent light and washfastness, cutch is a reliable dye for both plant and protein fibres.

This powder dissolves easily in hot water and is ideal for immersion dyeing, layering, and overdyeing. Cutch also works well as a tannin-rich base for mordanting cellulose fibres before using other dyes.

Botanical name: Acacia catechu
Colour range: Tan, golden brown, reddish brown, deep brown (with iron)
Recommended mordants: Alum (for warm browns), Iron (for dark browns)
Fibre compatibility: Suitable for cotton, linen, wool, silk, and other natural fibres
Form: Fine powder
Light & washfastness: Very good
Use rate: 10–20% weight of fibre (WOF) for medium to strong shades

Can be combined with other tannin-rich dyes or extracts to create complex neutral tones.