The History of Indigo

Indigo is a blue dye made from indigo plants, dating back to 4000 BC.

Plant leaves are crushed, mixed with alkaline solution, and then dried into powder to make indigo cakes.

In ancient times, it was used in fabrics and clothing because it was related to intuition, wisdom, dedication, creativity, profound sincerity, and spirituality.

It was initially produced in East Asia, Egypt, India, and Peru, and then ended in Europe and North America.

It is a color favored by the wealthy, scholars, and religious figures.

Then indigo dye becomes the color that creates the appearance of classic denim jeans!

Jeans are a classic in the fashion industry and have stood the test of time.

What is indigo colour?

Indigo is a blue purple hue with four main tones.

Three quarters are blue, and one quarter are purple.

The color closest to indigo in the spectrum is blue.

Indigo is located between blue and purple on the color wheel.

This is a cool, deep color, lively and lively, perfectly paired with warm and cool colors.

It is not Navy blue or Cobalt blue. This is a rich deep blue color between blue and purple.

Formula for Organic Indigo Barrel

We suggest that you follow these recipes as a guide. Adapt them to using local rich and inexpensive materials. Like all natural dye formulations, you may find yourself needing to adjust your methods to suit your situation. We suggest that everyone conduct their own experiments. A transparent glass jar of about one liter is a great test bucket. Try different combinations or try local plants and fruits. For example, we found that mixing two organic reducing agents, such as henna and fructose, produces strong indigo barrels.

If these large barrels are made the day before dyeing, the effect is best. Please refer to Indigo VATS for general tips on indigo dyeing. Remember to put the cylinder head on when not in use.

These organic barrels were originally invented by botanist and dye chemist Michel Garcia, who had a profound understanding of the molecular level expression of color. The recipe listed here is developed by him, using environmentally friendly materials to manufacture efficient indigo barrels. Since 2009, Michelle has been teaching and giving speeches at the Maiwa Textile Seminar. He worked as a dye expert with Maiwa in India. Michelle and Maiwa founder Charlotte Kwon meet regularly to conduct research on natural dyes, explore formulas, and testing procedures. They have been searching together for techniques that can give the most exquisite colors - making them more durable than the fibers they decorate.