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

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. It’s also used ...

Kaji Kakuo is revolutionizing the 400-year-old tradition of Japanese indigo dyeing, breathing new life into the deep hue known as Japan blue. He shares his thoughts on innovating indigo.

The 74-year-old is a sixth-generation traditional indigo dyer who has been recognised by the Japanese government as an artisan with special intangible cultural skills. [2] For nearly 50 years ...