Mediaeval Sinhalese Art c29.s2.4

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c29.s2.4

Patangi (Caesalpinia sappan) is the most important dye used for grass. It produces a fine red. The proper process is rather complicated, and the practice varies in different districts. At Niriella (Sab.) I found the following methods in use:

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