Recent research has focused on understanding the microbiological aspects of indigo dye fermentation, exploring traditional methods, and identifying alternative, eco-friendly reducing agents.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

An curved arrow pointing right. Natural dyes from kola nuts and indigo have been used to make tie-dye in Gambia for generations. But more and more artisans have been replacing these traditional ...