Traditional Japanese Indigo Dyeing

（日本語字幕あり）Ever wondered how indigo dye is produced? Sally and Junichi discuss how they grow and farm the indigo leaf and turn it into that brilliant blue color that we know as indigo, which they use in their little studio to make an array of different clothing and accessories. They also run indigo dyeing workshops where participants can dye a piece of clothing and learn natural sustainable dyeing techniques.
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[@nancyskinner5207]

I love indigo. It’s such an alive color. The first shawl I ever wove was done from my first natural dye experiments. Golds browns yellows oranges are not colors I like to wear so I never wore it. Later I over dyed it in an indigo vat. It was transformed into the most beautiful thing. For years it’s been one of my favorite things. Your building is beautiful, as is your work. I think we belong to the same club. My hands are always the color of whatever dye pot I’m doing. Thank you for showing this beautiful work.

[@valewarren1064]

Fabulous. Wishing you all success with such a beautiful project. Indigo is such a beautiful colour.

[@yunma-rb4zj]

Japanese indigo arrived via China (which had brought it from India) 1400 years ago during the Asuka period (592-710), first used by nobles of the imperial court, then by samurai (indigo-dyed waistcoats brought them protection) and then more widely among the population during the Edo period (1600-1868) when very strict ...

[@Guilhermeabcd]

really nice and inspiring! thanks

[@MX-10]

素敵です！