Pomegranate Natural Dye

• 5 pomegranates
• 2 big cooking pots
• 3 cups of 800ML water (each pot)
• 1 yard of muslim or cotton fabric

Step 1: Peeling Process

• Peel all 5 pomegranates and separate the skin from the seeds.
• Each one in a different bowl.

Step 2: Water in the Pot

• Add 3 800ML cups of water on each pot.
• Heat up the water for 5 minutes.

Step 3: Boil the Skin and Seeds

• Pour the skin in one pot and the seeds in the other one.
• Boil the skin and seeds for 15 minutes.

Step 4: Add the Fabric

• Cut the 1 yard fabric into 1/2 yard to have two pieces for each pot.
• Add each fabric to the boiling pots.
• Boil both for 40 minutes.
• After the 40 minutes turn off the heat and leave the fabric in the pot.

Step 5: Overnight

• Allow the dyebath to cool overnight.
• Remove the dyestuff and drain, rinse either in the sink or in the washer the next day.
• Let it air dry afterwords.

Step 6: Final Results

• Pomegranate skin = Golden yellow color
• Pomegranate seeds = Light Red color