How is the fabric dyed? How long does it take?
The dyeing process involves: (1) Dip tied fabric in normal water first, (2) Dip in warm dye solution for 20-30 minutes, (3) Remove and wash with plain water to remove excess dye, (4) Dry in a clean space for a day, (5) Untie and press the fabric. The complete process takes about a day for drying. Dye preparation takes about 1 hour of boiling. The total time depends on the number of colours and complexity of the design.
Explanation
The chapter provides a step-by-step process: prepare dye by boiling for about 1 hour, dip tied fabric in normal water, then in warm dye for 20-30 minutes, wash, dry for a day, then untie and iron. The process flow chart in Figure 3.9 shows all steps from selecting fabric to seeing the final design.