Palash / पलाश: The Tree That Set the Forest Ablaze

Botanically known as Butea Monosperma, Palash is native to the Indian subcontinent and thrives in dry deciduous regions. It is often called the 'Flame of the Forest'.

Its petals curve like a parrot’s beak, sharp at the edges, yet fluid in their form

There is a certain rawness to its tone that feels sun-warmed rather than polished. In textile traditions, this shade lives somewhere between Burnt Orange and Deep Kesari