Mulungu, also known as the coral tree, is a majestic tree that grows in the deep forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Bolivia and Peru. The distinctive bark that gives the tree its name has a long tradition in indigenous culture, not only as a remedy but also as a natural dye. Mulungu has been used for centuries for artistic and craft purposes, and its colors bring the beauty and depth of the South American rainforest to people’s artwork.

Mulungu as a dye – Transform your work with the intense, natural color of mulungu bark:

Our pure Mulungu bark is particularly rich in natural colorants and active ingredients that are ideal for traditional dye production. The bark can be processed into an intense, reddish dye that is particularly suitable for textiles, art objects and handcrafted creations. The dye, which is released by soaking the bark in water, offers a sustainable, environmentally friendly alternative to synthetic dyes and gives your work a unique, organic touch.

Advantages of Mulungu bark:

The bark of the Mulungu tree not only provides an intense coloration, but can also be used in a variety of ways. Our Mulungu bark powder differs from other suppliers in that it is not ground into fibers, but into a fine powder. This has the advantage that the dyes can be released much better and more easily from the plant material. As a result, less material is required for an intense color and you can be sure that you have extracted the majority of the dyes from the material without lengthy preparations.

Disadvantages of Mulungu bark:

Preparing a dye from pure mulungu bark can be somewhat laborious, as the material has to be boiled and then filtered. Ideally, you also need lemon juice or vinegar, which are not always to hand. If you want to save yourself this time-consuming process, you can try our Mulungu extract. Using a special extraction process, we have already converted the colorants into a chemical form so that no more cooking is necessary. The dye can be mixed and used immediately with cold water or a liquid of your choice. → You can find our Mulungu extract here ←

Special effects and properties:

Mulungu dye has the special property of creating a calming and relaxing effect when viewed. The gentle gradient of the dye in your artistic works can help to create a calm and focused atmosphere. The color itself radiates a certain calm and harmony that gives your works a deep, meditative effect – similar to the calming properties that the plant is said to have in traditional rituals.

Preparation of Mulungu color:

Take about 15-20 grams of the bark powder and add it to a pot of slightly boiling water with a dash of lemon juice or vinegar. After about 10 minutes, the bark powder will have released all its colorants into the water. You can now filter the contents of the pot with a fine sieve or cheesecloth and leave to cool. To make the color more durable, you can add a little honey if necessary, this will help the pigments to hold better.

Contents:

• Hand-picked and dried mulungu bark
• Natural and strong brown tone

Note:

• Our Mulungu bark is sold exclusively as a colorant.
• Mulungu is not suitable for consumption.
• Please keep away from children.
• Mulungu must be stored away from light and in a dry place to preserve its color and quality.

Delivery time:

• Orders for which payment is received by 13:30 will be dispatched on the same day, Monday to Friday.
• The delivery time is approx. 1 – 3 working days. You can also find more information in the shipping times.