Materials for Persimmon Dyeing in Traditional Folk Crafts in China

Persimmon dyeing is a traditional folk craft in China and a very unique dyeing technology. The main materials used are persimmon, plant ash and dyes.

Persimmon is one of the main raw materials for persimmon dyeing process. Persimmon is a kind of fruit rich in tannins and polyphenols, which can become a good natural dye after treatment. In the process of persimmon dyeing, persimmon is mashed, plant ash and natural dyes are added, mixed together, and fermented and precipitated. This process can extract pigment from persimmon and use it for dyeing.

2. plant ash is also an indispensable material in persimmon dyeing. Plant ash contains alkaline substances such as potassium carbonate and sodium carbonate, which can better dissolve the pigment in persimmon and make it color the cloth. At the same time, plant ash can also play a role in fixing color, increasing fabric toughness and preventing fading.

3. Dye is one of the most critical raw materials in persimmon dyeing. The dyes used in traditional persimmon dyeing process mainly include plant dyes and mineral dyes. Plant dyes mainly come from roots, stems, leaves and flowers of plants. Mineral dyes mainly come from mineral resources, such as cinnabar and azurite. These dyes can give colorful colors and unique textures to fabrics.

Historical Origin of Persimmon Dyeing by Folk Traditional Craft

Persimmon dyeing, a traditional folk craft, has a long history and its origin can be traced back to the Qin and Han Dynasties in ancient China. According to historical records, persimmon dyeing first appeared in Qin Shihuang's clothing, which was called "persimmon cream" at that time. In the Tang Dynasty, persimmon dyeing technology was further developed and improved, and gradually became a popular dyeing method.

2. The dyeing principle of persimmon dyeing is mainly to use tannic acid and polyphenols in persimmon, and natural dyes can be extracted for fabric dyeing after treatment. In the process of persimmon dyeing, persimmon is mashed, plant ash and natural dyes are added, and then fermented and precipitated. Then soak the cloth in persimmon dye solution.

3. In addition to the application in clothing, persimmon dyeing was widely used in other fields in ancient times. For example, in ancient books, persimmon dyeing is used to make the cover and binding of books, which can make books more beautiful and durable. In addition, persimmon dyeing is also used to make some household items, such as tablecloths and sheets, to make the home environment more fresh and natural.