Indigenous Decorated Fabric Production using Jatropha curcas and Indigofera tinctora

Abstract

Over the years, various scientific researchers have revealed that Jatropha curcas and Indigofera tinctora are plants with variety of uses in different spheres of human endeavours but not much research has been done on its use in textile industry. This study examines the use of Jatropha curcas and Indigofera tinctora in the production of Indigenous fabric for the benefit of the society. Jatropha curcas dye was obtained from the stem and leaves of the plant while the dye of Indigofera tinctora was obtained from the stem. The extraction method stages were procedural using different mordants to discover variations in hues and colour fastness qualities in the products. The result revealed that chemicals such as indicine, saponin and tannin are the properties that impart colour fastness in fabric in these plants and that the production is economically cost effective. It concluded that government and various entrepreneurs should be encouraged to use the new innovation in the textile industry for the socio-economic growth and development of this nation.