Indigo dyeing

Natural indigo dye is a major ingredient in many Kilomet109 fashion designs. We harvest different types of indigo and make traditional fabric dyes.

THE KINDCRAFT expains the step-by-step process in making natural indigo dye from plant to paste in Thailand.

A film series and discussion forum dedicated to the science and practice of natural dyes and pigments using sustainable methods.

Indigo , the popular blue dye, has been highly valued around the world for almost five millennia. Although we are unclear of the date of its first use, there are records of indigo dye being used by ancient civilisations dating back thousands of years. Developed in various regions around the world,

Indigo is one of my favorite dyes to use! I often combine it with natural leaf prints that I create through ecoprinting , or to create beautiful stand-alone designs on cotton baskets , dishtowels, bags, and other items. Dyeing with indigo is not as straightforward as other dyes and there are many

The craft blog of pattern designer Jeni Baker. Creative adventures in quilting, sewing, and color. Plus free sewing and quilting tutorials.

Indigo

Today, India's indigo craftsmanship continues to thrive, blending ancient methods with contemporary applications. Artisans across the country preserve traditional techniques while embracing sustainable practices, ensuring the legacy of indigo dye remains integral to India's cultural heritage and textile industry.

I mentioned in my last post that I had done some indigo dyeing recently and I thought I'd share more of that dye session today. I wasn't originally intending to, but I've always documented all my dyeing here, so it didn't seem right to gloss over it without a proper post! Especially since I haven't done much dyeing the last few years! The main reason I wanted to dye this summer was to dye some pieces of lawn fabric for a quilt. I used Cambridge Cotton Lawn* for these pieces. I've dyed lawn…

Fabric dyeing with pre-reduced indigo. Tips and tricks on how to dye with pre-reduced indigo in which gives strong dark blue colours in which is great to use with cotton fabric. #indigo

hinode-nui shibori sunrise stitch indigo dyed scarf

Hello! Yesterday I prepared myself to search furiously for a special birthday gift for a friend, when I stumbled upon this lovely box from India mere minutes into my shopping expedition. I bought the box and knew straight away that it was to hold a surprise from my hooks as well. I legged it to the nearest yarn store to find the perfect yarn that would portray the essence of my friend. On numerous occasions she seemed bowled over by the soft and luxurious bamboo yarn I sometimes work with…