Indigo

Indigo
Subtitle: From Plant to Pigment
Author: Douglas Luhanko & Kerstin Neumuller

A beautifully designed practical guide to growing, extracting, and dyeing with indigo.

Indigo explores one of the world’s most enduring and widely used dyes, guiding you from plant cultivation through to finished textile creations. With a blend of clear instruction and inspiring visuals, this book supports both beginners and experienced makers in working with this versatile pigment.

Combining traditional techniques with modern applications, it offers a comprehensive resource for natural dyeing and creative textile work.

Inside this book

• Step-by-step guidance on growing indigo (from windowsills to gardens)
• Instructions for extracting dye from the plant
• Techniques for natural and synthetic indigo dyeing
• Recipes for combining indigo with other plant dyes
• Creative textile projects and applications

Key topics covered

• Warm and cold dyeing methods
• Fructose, hydrosulfite, and fermentation vats
• Dye science and troubleshooting
• Resist dyeing, ikat, and boro techniques
• Embroidery, patchwork, and textile design

Why you’ll love it

• Practical, easy-to-follow instructions
• Beautifully presented with inspiring imagery
• Suitable for all skill levels
• Encourages creativity and experimentation

Perfect for

• Textile artists and makers
• Sustainable craft enthusiasts
• DIY and creative hobbyists
• Anyone interested in natural dyes

Creative and informative, Indigo provides everything you need to work with this iconic pigment—supporting craft, experimentation, and hands-on creativity.

Product Details

• Format: Hardcover
• Number of Pages: 144
• Dimensions (cm): 18.0 x 25.0 x 2.0