On average, it can take between one hour and 24 hours to extract natural pigment from an indigo plant. Photos: Siti Shaqira Ramli
Tie and dye fabric maker Siti Shaqira Ramli, 31, isn’t worried about water pollution when she discards litres of coloured dyes down the drain.
She uses natural dyes with pigments that are not harmful to the environment. She can even use the the residue water to fertilise her plants.
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Natural dyes
On average, it can take between one hour and 24 hours to extract natural pigment from an indigo plant. Photos: Siti Shaqira Ramli
Siti Shaqira and Fiqrie are passionate about helping underprivileged youths learn new skills.
Nursyafiqah (left) has learned how to sew and is earning a steady income.
Pieces of wild sappan wood are soaked and boiled to extract its rich natural colour.
Colours produced by natural dyes and pigments are vibrant and safer compared to synthetic dyes.
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