From a single dye source—in this case, mangosteen peel—it is possible to obtain a wide chromatic palette that reveals the complexity of the chemical processes involved. Color variations depend on pH modifiers, the mordants used in fiber pre-treatment, and the nature of the textile material itself.
Through the use of citric acid, sodium bicarbonate, and iron sulfate, the pH of the dye bath can shift from acidic to basic values, generating significant chromatic transformations. Each chemical adjustment produces distinct results, expanding the expressive possibilities of a single natural source of color.
