Nankeen is obtained from Spanish arnatto dissolved in hot water, with a small portion of pearlash in it. |
Some of the men also smear their bodies with arnatto, as do the women. |
Put into a pint of alcohol, an ounce of turmeric powder, two drams of arnatto, and two drams of saffron. |
If the colours be wanted of a deeper cast, arnatto or dragon's blood may be added to the tincture. |