There are over 700 varieties of the Indigo plant, most of which grow in the tropical and subtropical areas of the world. This unique species of plant is used to make indigo dye, a deep blue dye color that spearheaded a global desire to obtain its textile riches as far back as ancient Egypt and is still used today.
How and why early cultures all over the world unlocked its properties and developed the process of dying with indigo is both mysterious and marvelous to ponder.
My own history began over 20 years ago with the purchase of some indigo fabric at a quilt show. Since that purchase I have, like so many others, become enamored with the color and characteristics of indigo textiles. In the next 29 blog posting days I plan to share a glimpse into the beautiful deep blue world of indigo.
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