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Paste Resist Dyeing

Paste-resist Dyeing Workshop

Irena Boobyer
Students applying paste to calico at Irena Boobyer's workshop
This is a simple method of paste-resist dyeing developed for MOLLI by Irena Boobyer. Whilst based on traditional African methods it  uses commonly available materials and tools.  In paste-resist dyeing dye is prevented from penetrating selected areas of cloth during the dyeing process. These areas are created using flour-based paste and carry the patterns of the design.

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