Indigo Textiles: Technique And History

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A richly authoritative work on textile arts and craft history, Indigo Textiles: Technique and History chronicles the remarkable journey of indigo dye from its ancient origins to its enduring role in global textile traditions. Gösta Sandberg presents a comprehensive survey of the plant sources, extraction methods, and dyeing techniques that have defined indigo's use across cultures and centuries, from the indigo fields of India and West Africa to the resist-dyeing traditions of Japan and Europe. The tone is both scholarly and accessible, making it an invaluable reference for textile artists, historians, and craft enthusiasts alike. Sandberg illustrates how indigo's deep, luminous blue became one of the most coveted and traded commodities in history, shaping economies and artistic traditions on every continent. Detailed instructions for traditional and contemporary dyeing methods are woven throughout, ensuring the work serves as both a historical record and a practical guide for those wishing to work with this timeless dye.