Authors:
Novita Novita, Shabri Abd. Madjid, Muhammad Bahi, Irvanizam Irvanizam, Erni Erni and Irma Angraini |
Abstract:
This research explores the potential of Nipah fruit skin as a natural dye for textiles and demonstrates its
practical application. Natural dyes derived from plant extracts, such as roots, wood, fruit, skin, seeds, or
flowers, have long been used in textiles. However, this study investigates using palm fruit skin waste as a
natural dye. The Shibori Nui Technique, a tie-dye technique originating from Japan, is employed, where
fabric is sewn together and wrapped with thread, then dipped in dye and made into fashion products. The
extraction of colour from nipa palm skin is a process of boiling the nipa palm skin, which is then left
overnight; the dyeing process on textiles is carried out using the cold dyeing method. The research,
conducted in experimental forms with a quantitative approach, utilised data collection techniques,
including documentation, literature study, applied experiments, and questionnaires. The data obtained was
arranged systematically and described narratively. The research results show that the colour produced
from Nipah fruit skin with whiting fixation produces a terracotta colour, and the product produced is outer.
The potential of Nipah fruit skin as an alternative natural dye is promising, offering a sustainable and ecofriendly solution for the fashion industry. |
Keywords:
Natural, shibori, dye, textile, fashion, fruit skin |
