Table 7 Enumeration of dye-yielding plants used by the Karbi tribe in East Karbi Anglong Wildlife Sanctuary
Scientific name | Local name | Habit | Parts used | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Croton caudatus Geisel. (Euphorbiaceae) | So-ik | T | St | Dye obtained is used in the traditional wooden craft Jambili Athon. |
Curcuma longa L. (Zingiberaceae) | Thermit | H | Rh | Yellow dye is used in weaving garment products. |
Ehretia acuminata R.Br. (Boraginaceae) | Chorsim | T | F, L | Dye extracted from it is used in colouring hijap (hand fan), tarso (small mat), and jambili (traditional bags). |
Garcinia xanthochymus Hook.f. ex T.Anderson (Clusiaceae) | Tichamprang | T | F | Yellow dye extracted is used in colouring yarns and garments. |
Indigofer tinctoria L. (Fabaceae) | Duli | S | L, Fl | Both the parts are said to give brownish tinge to garments. |
Strobilanthes cusia (Nees) Kuntze Brem. (Acanthaceae) | Burot | H | Tw | Indigo dye is obtained and used to dye various traditional clothes among the Karbi tribe. |
Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. (Combretaceae) | Kuru | T | F | Dye obtained are rubbed on fibres or ropes to give black colour. |