Plant: Strobilanthes cusia

Strobilanthes cusia
Assam Indigo
Tarum
Acanthaceae

Strobilanthes cusia, is a plant that can be used as a natural dye. The part of the plant used as a natural dye is the leaves. In Indonesia, this plant is often found and grows in the Temanggung area, in this area the plant has been cultivated to meet the needs of consumers who require natural dyes. 

Strobilanthes cusia, merupakan tanaman yang bisa dijadikan sebagai bahan pewarna alami. Bagian tumbuhan yang digunakan sebagai bahan pewarna alami yaitu bagian daunnya. Di Indonesia tanaman ini banyak ditemukan dan tumbuh di daerah Temanggung, di daerah ini tanaman tersebut sudah dibudidayakan untuk memenuhi kebutuhan para konsumen yang memerlukan bahan pewarna alam alami. 

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Local Name
Cultural Group
Language
 
Taum
Bali - Badung
Bali
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Category
Cultural Group
Material
Part Used
Color
 
Dyeing process
Bali - Gianyar
No material given
Leaf
No color given
Jean Howe
Jean Howe
05 Jun 2024