Onion Skin for Natural Dyeing

  We sell onion skin as a product as we understand that not everyone eats onions. Our onion skins come from onions grown locally, the farmers and market sellers separate the outer layers for us, we check if the peels are thoroughly dry and clean, and package them here at Themazi for you. Onion-Allium Cepa L is a bulbous plant. As the onions become fully grown, the foliage dies back, and the outer layers of the bulbs turn crispy and papery. It is the peels that are used as a natural dye. Onion is one of the easiest dyestuffs to use as it does not require a mordant and can safely be used in your kitchen. Color effect of onion skin dye: Yellow and orange/brown shades and soft olive greens with the addition of iron. Do you use Mordant for onion skin dye: A mordant isn't required, particularly when working with cellulose fibers like cotton or linen. How to dye with onion peel: Ensure your fiber/fabric has been properly scoured before use.  Use two good handfuls of onion skins to make a dyeb