Launching of Gampol Book

Gampol: A Compendium of Philippine Dye-Yielding Plants and their Textile Application is the newest publication of the Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI) of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and the Ayala Foundation Inc. (AFI). The word gampol is an Ilocano word which means, "dye of dark tan from certain tree bark." Laarni P. Habal, researcher from PTRI and Mrs. Zenaida de Guzman, the Chief of the Research and Development Division of PTRI, authored this 92-page book showcasing 35-dye yielding plants in the Philippines. Some of the plant sources featured in the book include talisay leaves, young buko husks, bunga and gumamela flower. The book also contains photographs of the plants together with some taxonomical information of the dye sources and the colors they produce.

 Gampol features the revival of the natural dye interest and research in the Philippines. It showcases the packaged matured technology of natural dyeing for the benefit of small and medium enterprises (SME's) engaged in weaving, textiles and fiber-based handicrafts.

Gampol costs P200.00 and is available at the PTRI, DOST, Bicutan, Taguig City, Philippines or at the Ayala Museum. For further inquiries please call 632-837-1349.