Indigo textiles

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

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

A blog by Catharine Ellis

Vintage Japanese indigo textile. Dates back to around war era. Originally, this was a traditional Japanese apron. This one, however, doesn't have the waist strap which makes it ideal for a wall hanging or incorporated into your project. These aprons are worn in shops, restaurants and izakaya in Japan. They usually have the logo and information of a company or product. This one is for vinegar. This, and many other Japanese vintage/antique items, are for sale here…

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

“They both listened silently to the water, which to them was not just water, but the voice of life, the voice of Being, the voice of perpetual Becoming.” ― Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha

This shop specialized in indigo-dyed fabrics.

Kravet LLC, established in 1918, is the industry leader in to the trade home furnishings industry. This fifth generation family business distributes fabrics, furniture, wall coverings, trimmings, carpets and accessories. The family’s commitment to innovation has helped the company transform from a small fabric house to a global leader, representing brands and designers from all over the world.

se resist paste to create a very special handdyed textile using indigo