When Indigo Meets the World: The Trade‑off Between the Genuine and the Convenient This article shares an indigo dyeing experience in Japan with international guests, explaining traditional Japanese indigo dye techniques, the fermentation process of natural indigo, and how microorga...

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I had a pleasure of assisting a group of foreigners with interpretation.
Blog post is about the fact that the indigo is truly living microorganisms, my own experience of genuine indigo dyeing, and some thoughts.

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#IndigoDyeing #JapaneseCluture

The indigo quilt top is finished. Steve Ready and I are making a couple of mosaic topped tables for our garden. Step one is the basic mosaic outline. The passion flower is my inspiration.

#indigodyeing #shibori #textileart #japaneseindigo #naturaldyes #mosaic #gardenfurniture #passionflower

Much of the indigo Shibori fabric I created in Japan is about to become a quilt. Cut pieces are on the design wall.
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#indigodyeing #shibori #textileart #japaneseindigo #naturaldyes

This process is so cool!
Watch @modernwandererco indigo dye our latest undie collaboration.

#HandmadeLingerie #HighWaistPanties #PlantDyed #IndigoDyeing #EcoFriendly #ShopSmall #ShopHandmade #SupportSmallBusiness #MadeByMoi #DyedByModernWanderer

I wrote a blog post (mostly pictures) about the indigo workshop I just took from @leafyindigo in Fujino, Japan. If you’re into Shibori and indigo, have a look.
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#indigodyeing #shibori #textileart #japaneseindigo #naturaldyes

Day 1 of Bryan Whitehead’s fabulous Indigo workshop on Fugino, Japan. #indigodyeing #katazome #shibori

Indigo dyed in fermentation vat 💙✨
#indigodyeing #indigofermentationvat #indigo #naturaldyeing

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🇩🇪 Traditionelle Indigofärbung - nur echt, wenn es im Topf grün ist!
🇬🇧 Indigo Vat: for the real deal the pot needs to be green!
#botanicaldyes 🧶 #fiberarts #handarbeitsclub #indigodyeing #indigofärben

Intro slide for plant dye workshop.

Drying rack with my indigo pillowcase and someone else’s madder one.

My indigo dyed pillowcase!

Fun natural dye workshop at AADL this afternoon by @rosemarinetextiles There were three dye baths (osage sawdust, madder root, and indigo), but I just did indigo since it was less busy than the others. Would love to grow my own indigo plants (goals.) #naturaldye #indigodyeing

Registration is open for my 2025 Natural Dye Workshops. www.caitnolanmakes.com/workshops
#naturaldye #plantdye #indigo #foraging #indigodyeing

The Journey of Ashok “Naleeni” Siju, Instagram’s Indigo Man In a world dominated by fast fashion and fleeting trends, Ashok “Naleeni” Siju, known as Instagram’s Indigo Man, has carved out a niche rooted in tradition. His passion for the ancient craft of indigo dyeing is evident in his work, which blends the old-world charm of Indian craftsmanship with a contemporary aesthetic. Through social media, he has become a global ambassador for this centuries-old art form, making it relevant to modern audiences.

Learn how his work blends heritage with modern storytelling. #IndigoMan #AshokSiju #SustainableArt #CulturalHeritage #IndigoDyeing #IndianCraftsmanship #ArtisanStories #SlowFashion

#金井工芸 #kanaikougei #泥染め #muddyeing #藍染め #indigodyeing #伝統 #tradition #奄美 #amami #奄美大島 #amamiisland