Here's how natural indigo is still grown and fermented in Japan, despite the fashion industry's dependence on synthetic dyes.

In the book Red, White, and Black Make Blue: Indigo in the Fabric ... go because a lot of the [colorful dyes] we have now are man-made, not derived from plants.” Myers’ crop this year is ...

Indigo powder, derived from the natural indigo pigment extracted from the indigo plant, is renowned for its use in dyeing fabrics and has gained considerable popularity in the hair dye industry.

He's dedicated to the ancient technique of using the leaves of the indigo plant to dye textiles and other items. 00:32 Leading international brands and big-name corporations have come knocking at ...

Production of indigo dye was a major industry in 19th century Bengal, India. Indigo factories were sited on river valleys for the water supply, and because indigo plants (several species of ...

The 74-year-old is a sixth-generation traditional indigo dyer who has ... are coloured with natural dyes is that the shades change gradually as they are worn, making each piece unique,” said ...