The dark rich red-brown colour developed after applying natural henna to the legs is an example of _______
Natural Dye
Majority of natural dyes are vegetable dyes obtained from different plant parts such as roots, bark, leaves, fruits, berries, flowers and even from fungi and lichens. In China, dyeing with plants, barks and insects has been traced back more than 5,000 years. Dyes from indigo plant, saffron, turmeric are few examples of other natural dyes. Henna plant, also known as Mehendi, is used in India as well as other countries like Afganistan, Algeria, Iran, Pakistan, Morocco is used for temporary colouring patterns.