hand dye

/ˈhænd ˌdaɪ/
verb
  1. To color or tint fabric, yarn, or other material by hand, often using a dye bath or direct application, rather than by machine.
    • She likes to hand-dye her own scarves with natural plant colors.
    • They hand-dye the fabric to create unique patterns.
    • The artisan will hand-dye the wool for the sweater.
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noun
  1. The process or result of dyeing something by hand.
    • She specializes in hand-dye for silk fabrics.
    • The hand-dye gives the yarn a beautiful, uneven color.
    • The store sells items made with hand-dye.
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