Indigo — Natural Dyes
Hand-dyed indigo fabrics by the metre and fat quarter, 100% cotton from The Gambia
Hand-dyed, natural dye kola nut and indigo fabrics by the metre and fat quarter, 100% cotton from The Gambia
2008 indigo woodgrain on silk charmeuse ~1 yard wall hanging.
Indigo has been called the King of Dyestuffs in recognition of the permanency and strength of its deep blue color, and the supremacy it has maintained over all rivals from the time of its first use ...
In recent years, an interest in eco-friendly dyes has been mainly manifested as Conservation and Restoration of old Textiles with replacement
When making indigo dye, a substance called indoxyl changes into indigo when it gets air. 🫧 Aeration helps by stirring the mixture or letting air touch it, making the process go faster. 🥣 Next step: Settling . . . #sodhanibiotech #naturaldye #plantdyed #dye #naturallydyed #textile #indigocultivation #fermentation #fermentationworkshop #aeration #fermentationprocess #naturalindigo #aerationsystem #aerationandseeding #aerationtank #naturalindigodye #plantdyes #botanicalprint #colourfulpatterns #cultivation #cultivationprocess #indigoseeds #cultivationpractice #sustainability #dyersofinstagram #naturalcolors
The fermentation process of indigo dye involves steeping indigo-bearing plants in water, allowing them to ferment, and then precipitating the blue pigment through oxidation, resulting in the formation of a blue indigo paste or cake. 🥣🪣 More steps coming on our grid soon! . . . #sodhanibiotech #naturaldye #plantdyed #dye #naturallydyed #textile #indigocultivation #fermentation #fermentationworkshop #fermentationprocess #naturalindigo #naturalindigodye #plantdyes #botanicalprint #colourfulpatterns #cultivation #cultivationprocess #indigoseeds #cultivationpractice #sustainability #dyersofinstagram #naturalcolors
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Sometime ago Yoshiko asked me to occasionally provide some useful input to the Dye Nerds Blog. I thought that I might offer the following tutorial on how I solved a problem with my own organic indigo vat as a first contribution. I have been making and using organic indigo vats since 2011, when I first…
Most women are concerned about the use of chemicals on hair and look for organic options. And, one such option is the use of Indigo hair dye, a plant that has
Has your indigo vat been dormant or does something not seem quite right? Here is a quick guide to troubleshooting your vat. We cover everything from pH balancing to indigo vat reduction.
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Indigo dyed (NATURAL DYE !!) shibori technique💙🫧
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A few weeks ago in the Boro workshop, I got my chance to work with natural indigo. To my surprise, making the vat wasn't at all tedious or cumbersome as I'd imagined it would be. We used Michel Garcia's 1-2-3 proportions to make two organic vats - one with fructose and one with henna! The recipe is quite simple to…
These pieces have been made by those taking part in the Shibori Stream online classes. Artist: Michelle Goldsmith, New Hampshire, USATechnique: Mokume ShiboriDye: Indigo, pre-reduced on cotton lawn, 4 dipsSize: 15”x18” (38cm x 45cm) Artist: Michelle Goldsmith, New Hampshire, USATechnique: Mokume ShiboriDye: Indigo, pre-reduced on cotton lawn, 4 dipsSize: 15”x18” (38cm x 45cm) Artist: Jane […]
Please note that this blog post is not to be used with any commercial ventures. If you sell dried indigo, please experiment and write your own instructions. Venders referring to this post have not asked permission to link to this post. This blog is not for their commercial use except for John Marshall's great book,…
