History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c36.s2.22
History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c36.s2.22
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Other coloured substances (Pandey, p. 84) like red, yellow, green, etc., were used also for writing and painting purposes. Of these, red-coloured preparation was made either from *alaktaka* (red dye) or vermilion, mixed with gum in water for writing and painting purposes. Besides, the powder of gold silver mixed with gum in boiling water was used for painting and artistic writings.