Traditional Knowledge of Textile Dyeing Plants: A Case Study in the Chin Ethnic Group of Western Myanmar

Ling, Tial C.; Inta, Angkhana; Armstrong, Kate; Little, Damon P.; Tiansawat, Pimonrat; Yang, Yongping; Phokasem, Patcharin; Tuang, Za Khai; Sinpoo, Chainarong; Disayathanoowat, Terd

doi:10.3390/d14121065

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“…Fabaceae, Rubiaceae, and Lamiaceae made up one third of the colorant species in our dataset. Fabaceae, not surprisingly, was the best represented family with 16 colorant species, which agrees with its leading position among plant colorant species worldwide [20,23,87]. Fabaceae globally encompasses about 20,000 species and includes a variety of life forms, such as trees, shrubs, herbs, lianas, vines, etc.…”

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Diversity of Plant Colorant Species in a Biodiversity Hotspot in Northern Thailand

Kaewsangsai,

Panyadee,

Panya

et al. 2024

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Growing concerns regarding health and eco-safety have led to a resurgence in the recognition of natural products. Although plant colorants are often mentioned in ethnobotanical studies in northern Thailand, they have not been comprehensively examined. This study aims to (i) investigate the colorant plants used by ethnic minorities in northern Thailand and (ii) compare colorant plants used among the groups in northern Thailand with other regions worldwide. Data on colorant plants used by ten ethnic groups across 142 villages in northern Thailand were extracted in a systematic review of 42 published references. The importance of the colorant plant species was evaluated using the ethnobotanical index “use value” (UV), and the homogeneity of knowledge was assessed using the “information consensus factor” (ICF). The similarity of colorant plants used among the ethnic minority groups and beyond was evaluated using Jaccard’s index. The 42 published references included information about 104 colorant plant species belonging to 85 genera and 43 families from seven provinces in northern Thailand. This represents nearly half of the 212 colorant plant species reported across all 72 provinces in Thailand. The most important species were Strobilanthes cusia and Morinda angustifolia, which are sources of blue and red colors. Fabaceae, Rubiaceae, and Lamiaceae were the plant families with most species used as colorants. The colorant plant species yielded ten different color shades, with blue being the most prevalent. The Jaccard’s index varied from 0 to 0.27 among the northern Thai ethnic minorities and from 0 to 0.13 for regions outside of northern Thailand. The regions located closest to northern Thailand exhibited the highest degree of similarity. This study provides valuable insights into the traditional knowledge and usage of dye plants in northern Thailand, contributing to preserving the cultural heritage and providing basic knowledge for the sustainable use of natural colorants for modern applications.

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“…Traditional knowledge of plant colorant species has been maintained by various ethnic groups worldwide [19][20][21][22][23][24]. The conservation of the uniqueness and the revenue of natural colorant products are the reason that some peoples use colorants of plant origin [11].…”

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Diversity of Plant Colorant Species in a Biodiversity Hotspot in Northern Thailand

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Panyadee,

Panya

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“…Worldwide remote indigenous communities have developed traditional dyeing techniques using local species of plants [28][29][30]. Ethnic communities often use plants to dye food, clothing, handicrafts, and fingernails [31,32].…”

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“…The diversity of dye plants and traditional plant dyeing knowledge can provide scientific clues for their research and development [27]. Ethnobotanical studies of plant dyes and the relevant traditional knowledge have been conducted in indigenous communities worldwide [28,29,33,34]. Current research has noticed that plant dyeing and related traditional knowledge is gradually disappearing because of the industrial modernization and impact of modern popular culture [28,32].…”

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“…Ethnobotanical studies of plant dyes and the relevant traditional knowledge have been conducted in indigenous communities worldwide [28,29,33,34]. Current research has noticed that plant dyeing and related traditional knowledge is gradually disappearing because of the industrial modernization and impact of modern popular culture [28,32]. The diversity of ethnic cultures, including dyeing culture, can provide cultural resources and dynamic support for sustainable development.…”

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Ethnobotanical Research on Dye Plants Used by the Baiyi Indigenous Peoples’ from Heqing County, Dali, Yunnan, China

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With the advantage of being eco-friendly, plant dyes have been noticed by textile practitioners and the public. However, as a result of the rapid advancements in industrial manufacturing, the traditional knowledge of plant dyes is dying, which demands heightened attention and protection. To document this traditional knowledge in the Baiyi community, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 288 informants from four villages (Five stars village, Hedong village, Nanpo village, and Shang’ eping village) of the Liuhe Yi Nationality Township, Heqing County, Dali Prefecture. Based on the ethnobotanical investigation of plant dyes, there were 11 plant species from 11 genera in 10 families that have been used as dyes. The Baiyi Indigenous peoples mainly extract the dye from the roots, leaves, fruits, etc., of the herbaceous plants. Through quantitative analysis, the frequency of use (f value) and cultural importance indices (CI value) of Viburnum cylindricum are the highest. The optimal conditions for dyeing cotton fabric with V. cylindricum were found to be a pH of 5, dyeing for 30 min at 60 °C by an orthogonal array design. As for the dyeing properties, biomordants provided better properties when used in dyeing cotton fabric with V. cylindricum compared with metallic mordants. This study reveals the great potential of the application of plant dyes in the Baiyi Indigenous peoples community; it will be beneficial to the economic development of ethnic areas, the inheritance of ethnic culture and the protection of biodiversity.

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Sustainable traditional natural dyeing practice in Daboya and Ntonso communities of Ghana

Seidu,

Eghan,

Ofori

et al. 2023

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Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the physical, ultraviolet (UV), colour appearance and colour fastness properties of selected fabrics dyed with natural dyes from Daboya and Ntonso communities of Ghana. The study further highlights the rich cultural heritage of traditional dyeing from these two communities. Craftsmen in West Africa especially Ghana, have sustained the traditional dyeing methods to produce textile products for consumers. Design/methodology/approach In this study, two sample fabrics were purchased from craftsmen at Ntonso and Daboya communities in Ghana. These fabrics were analysed at the laboratory under standard test methods for their physical, UV, colour appearance and colour fastness properties. Findings Results showed that all the sample fabrics have good UV shielding performance (ratings above 50+). Daboya sample fabrics (dyed with indigo dyes) produced more colour stains than the sample fabrics from Ntonso (dyed with black “kuntunkuni” dyes). The K/Ssum value or colour yield reduced after washing but that alternatively increased the calculated ultraviolet protection factor. Practical implications Findings from this study exposed the unique UV performance of dyed traditional fabrics (using natural dyes) from Ntonso and Daboya communities in Ghana. This inspires and enforces the need for craftsmen to improve their production cycle to produce these fabrics in different sizes which provides the necessary UV shielding abilities for consumers in the wake of climate changes. Originality/value This study demonstrated that the natural dyeing process at the two communities produced relatively good UV and colour fastness properties of the sample fabrics. These eco-friendly dyeing practices have survived over time to maintain and promote the concept of sustainability within the textile and fashion industry in Ghana.

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Traditional Knowledge of Textile Dyeing Plants: A Case Study in the Chin Ethnic Group of Western Myanmar

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References 29 publications

Diversity of Plant Colorant Species in a Biodiversity Hotspot in Northern Thailand

Diversity of Plant Colorant Species in a Biodiversity Hotspot in Northern Thailand

Ethnobotanical Research on Dye Plants Used by the Baiyi Indigenous Peoples’ from Heqing County, Dali, Yunnan, China

Sustainable traditional natural dyeing practice in Daboya and Ntonso communities of Ghana

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