Natural Dye - Alkanet Powder

Alkanet Powder, also known as Ratanjot, is a natural dye made from the roots of the Alkanna tinctoria plant. This earthy, versatile dye produces a stunning range of shades—from deep greys and purples to rich burgundy tones—depending on pH and mordant. It’s ideal for dyers who love subtle, organic hues with an elegant, vintage feel. Each batch offers its own personality, making it a favourite among artisans who value truly unique results.

Benefits
Alkanet gives you beautifully muted shades that feel sophisticated and natural—perfect for soft colour palettes and slow fashion designs. It’s an authentic, plant-based alternative for dyers who want a timeless, earthy aesthetic with a gentle colour payoff that deepens over time.

Perfect For

• Wool and silk scarves, garments, or hand-spun yarns.
• Over-dyeing with other natural colours to create tone depth.
• Natural fibre crafts, eco-prints, or sustainable textile projects.

Technical

• Finely ground natural dye from the roots of the Ratanjot plant.
• Produces grey, lavender, and purple tones in an alkaline dye bath.
• Use approximately 75–100% WOF (weight of fibre).
• For best results, pre-mordant wool or silk with Alum at 15% WOF.
• Cellulose fibres such as cotton or linen should be treated with 8% Tannin followed by 15% Alum.
• Suitable for eco-printing, yarn dyeing, and small-batch projects.