*3.2.2.2 Preparation of dye paste*

All the dyes used were first converted to powder form. For natural dyes were first dried in an oven at controlled environment at 27 ± 2°C and RH 65 ± 2%, with at least 24 h at "equilibrium regain" and later grinded in mixer grinder. The powder so obtained was filtered through the 60 mesh nylon fabric. The fine powder of natural dye was used for printing (**Figures 10** and **11**).
