Collection of Dye from Flowers of Safflower

Collection of Dye from Flowers of Safflower

1. For dye purpose the flower heads are plucked at 2 to 3 day interval and dried
2. The ray florets and disc florets are collected.
3. The yellow dye is obtained by dissolving them is water.
4. The remaining pulp is dried and made into small cubes and used for obtaining saffron red dye.
5. The saffron red dye is obtained by dissolving them in alkali.
6. The dye is used for colouring the cloths.