Henna powder (Lawsonia inermis) - 200gm

Henna Powder – Lawsonia inermis

Henna is a well-known, natural dye that imparts rich, warm yellow, orange and brown tones to both plant and protein fibres. Made from the dried leaves of Lawsonia inermis, this powder is a favourite for achieving vibrant, long-lasting colour, especially on silk and wool. 

When used alone, henna provides beautiful, natural orange hues, but it can be combined with other plant dyes or modifiers to create a range of red and brown shades. It's an ideal choice for immersion dyeing, painting, and paste applications.

Botanical name: Lawsonia inermis
Colour range: Orange, red, brown (depending on mordant and modifiers)
Recommended mordants: Alum for orange tones, iron for deeper reds and browns
Fibre compatibility: Works best on protein fibres (silk, wool), but also suitable for cellulose fibres (cotton, linen) with mordant
Form: Fine leaf powder
Light & washfastness: Very good
Use rate: 20-50% weight of fibre (WOF) for medium to deep shades

For best results, mix with warm water to form a paste or dye bath. Leave on fabric for several hours for a rich colour or experiment with longer dyeing times for deeper hues.