Indigo textiles

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

I am in the process of updating the game room in our home. The small pool bath off the game room has the original blue and white mexican tile. I don

Indigo at Indigo: Indigo-dyed Textiles from Africa was the March 2012 exhibit at Indigo Arts Gallery.

A blog by Catharine Ellis

Get the backstory on the making of the 2011 documentary “Blue Alchemy: Stories of Indigo” by filmmaker (and SDA Member) Mary Lance. Cover of "Blue Alchemy" DVD Photo courtesy Mary Lance

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.

Join us for a unique, week-long retreat where we will immerse ourselves in an indigo shibori dyeing practice with artist Teresa Misagal. We will stay on a gorgeous seaside farm on the Maine coast where hiking, swimming and gardens are just outside of your bedroom door. Your days will be spent in the studio, and […]

Chinese textiles have a rich, fascinating history that stretches back millennia, telling wondrous tales of their most ancient civilizations. From textured, hand-woven hemp and ramie to embroidered cotton and hand-dyed silk, the hard-won textile traditions of China have produced some of the most exquisite and desirable fabrics of all time. Indigo is a vital strand...

About this item Fabric Type: 100% Cotton Import Designation: Made in the USA or Imported Fabric care instructions: Machine Wash Cold/ Tumble Dry Low 60'' wide. Fabric is sold by the yard and cut to order. For example, order of 1 yard (Qty=1) is 60'' x 36''. Order of 3 yards (Qty=3) is 60'' x 108''.