Memecylon edule
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Melastomataceae
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Cultural Group
Language
Rufa
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Fataluku
Kew Gardens
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Cultural Group
Material
Part Used
Color
Oiling/mordant process
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Joanna da Fonseca
I Wayan Sukadana
20 May 2009
Leaves used dried and fresh in red dye process. When tested at YPBB studio, threads turn red as when using alum source + morinda
Oiling/mordant process
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Jean Howe
20 May 2009
The leaves of rufa are used both dried and fresh in the oiling process similar to how Symplocos leaves are used to make red color. Leaves are a source of alum.
Daunnya rufa dipakai sekar dan kering dalam proses perminyakan untuk mendapat merah. Ada alum dan pakai seperti Symplocos di tempat lain.
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