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Indigo dye. Source: Thirawatana / Adobe Stock.

The Link Between Japanese Samurai and Real Indigo (Video)

Within the captivating tapestry of Japanese history , a fascinating link emerges between Samurai culture and the realm of real indigo. Tucked away in Tokushima, Japan, a region steeped in tradition,...
Decorating fabric in Gambia. Source:  s-aznar / Adobe Stock.

The Man Keeping an Ancient Craft Alive in Gambia (Video)

In Gambia, Musa Jaiteh is keeping an ancient craft alive by using traditional techniques to create vibrant tie-dyed fabrics with natural dyes made from kola nuts and indigo leaves. While many...
Think Your Blue Jeans Are Faded? Compare Them to This 6000-Year-Old Textile Found in Peru

Think Your Blue Jeans Are Faded? Compare Them to This 6000-Year-Old Textile Found in Peru

Although denim jeans in their modern form are an invention from the late 1800s, the process of dying cotton with indigo is a technique that dates back thousands of years. Previously acknowledged as...