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

"The color indigo originally came from plants used for dyes before synthetic dyes were ... "Stick to vintage or antique furniture with dark wood and plush, jewel-toned upholstery.

This cannot always be de-elded by the appearance ; for example, in the case of a dark blue, the question rises whether the ground is pure indigo or ... colors trom Brazil-wood and cochineal ...

carved from ivory wood from a local deciduous tree -- and dipped in brightly coloured dye from natural ingredients including ...

Patrick McDowell join forces with Huue to debut eco-friendly bio indigo dye in their new capsule collection, blend sustainability with style and lead the industry into a cleaner, circular future.

The Windmill Volunteer Educators at the Windmill Cultural Center in Fulton, Ill. invite the public to attend the next program ...

People have been wearing blue jeans for centuries. Originally, the blue color came from a natural indigo dye. The dye was chosen for the way it interacted with cotton. When heated, most dyes ...

The answer, to dye the furniture with indigo, transforming each piece into a unified whole. This clever idea and their love of wood itself gives their work an inner beauty that's attracting real ...

This file photograph, taken on Feb. 26, 2025, shows an artisan keeping the painted heads of dolls for drying at a toy ...

The high-quality indigo dye created in Tokushima is famous for its deep hue. The indigo plants are grown and harvested by a master craftsman. The leaves undergo a traditional process of long ...

Rising competition from mass-produced toys, including cheap replicas made in China, has cast a shadow on the growth of the ...