Annexe 2


INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM/WORKSHOP
ON NATURAL DYES (2006)

PREPARATORY PHASE (2004-2005)

Inventory of current projects and experiences
linked to natural dyes
I. 	"Living treasures" and individuals or communities using dyeing techniques learned from a professional craftsworker or family member

Contact details
Surname of dyer or contact person: 
First name(s) :
Sex:   	F	_		M	_
Date of birth :
Address:

Tel. : 				Fax : 
E-mail :

Description of technique(s) used:
- to what textile fibre(s) are the natural dyes applied?
- for what kind(s) of textile(s)?
- what natural dyes are used (plants, insects, molluscs)?
- where/how/from whom are the raw materials obtained?
- are synthetic dyes also used?
if so :
* in the same vats as natural dyes?
* in different vats for the same colours and types of textiles as the natural dyes?
* in different vats for different colours on the same types of textiles?
* on different types of textiles?
       - 	what happens to the dye ingredients and vats after they have been used? Are they re-used/recycled? 

Summary:  
- for how many years have you been using these techniques?
- did you previously use synthetic dyes?
- why do you use natural dyes?
* to remain faithful to tradition?
* because they are easy to obtain?
* for health and/or environmental reasons?
-  	what are the main criteria you use to establish the market value of your products? Value of raw materials, time?
- is the individual or community able to sell the products at satisfactory prices? What are the current selling prices?
- development of market openings? 
- transmission of knowledge: is this guaranteed or not? 
- problems: 	obtaining raw materials?
			obtaining tools/equipment?
			structural problems?
			legal problems?
      -	development projects?