However, the most valuable part of the plant is its root, which, after proper processing, yields the indigo dye (blue-violet) ...

However, the most valuable part of the plant is its root, which, after proper processing, yields the indigo dye (blue-violet) ...

breathing new life into the deep hue known as Japan blue. He shares his thoughts on innovating indigo. He's dedicated to the ancient technique of using the leaves of the indigo plant to dye ...

were dyed with indigo derived from plants. By 1882, however, indigo was being synthesised, and producing denim blue now involves large quantities of petroleum, as well as toxic substances such as ...

MINAMI-SOMA--Because of radiation released by the Fukushima nuclear plant disaster a ... formed a group called Japan Blue which holds workshops that have taught indigo dyeing to more than 100 ...