Jain Miniature Paintings from Western India c9.s3.42

c9.s3.42

The kermes is tied in a piece of cotton cloth with the *Pathānī lodh* and *bujnuk*. It is allowed to soak in water for the whole night. Afterwards, it is boiled on slow fire and then strained. When the water has evaporated the residue should be mixed with very acid curd (*dahī*). If black-shaded carmine is desired, no curd should be added.