Fabric Dye Natural Indigo Extract Indigo Powder Used For Dyeing Cotton Wool or Silk

Fabric Dye Natural Indigo Extract Indigo Powder Used For Dyeing Cotton Wool or Silk

Indigo is one of the oldest and most revered natural dyes, known for its rich blue hues. It has been used for thousands of years in cultures worldwide, from Japanese aizome to West African adire and classic blue jeans.

Source: Derived from the leaves of plants in the Indigofera genus (e.g., Indigofera tinctoria) and other species like Isatis tinctoria (woad) and Persicaria tinctoria (Japanese indigo).

Pigment: The active compound is indigotin, which is colorless in its reduced (soluble) form and turns blue when oxidized.

Historical Use: Used in ancient Egypt, India (where it gets its name), and by Mayans for textiles.