11-Jan-2021
Indigo is a natural dye extracted from a plant called indigofera tinctoria. Indigo was known all through the old world for its capacity to shade textures a dark blue. indigo is an ancient dye and there is evidence for the use of indigo from a recent discovery at an archaeological dig in Peru, said the earliest trace of indigo being used as a dye may have been over 6,000 years ago, quite hard to comprehend. Cotton fibers were found with indigo on them.
Indigo was also cultivated in India, which was also the earliest major center for its production and processing. The indigofera tinctoria species was domesticated in India. Indigo, used as a dye, made its way to the Greeks and the Romans, where it was valued as a luxury product.
Indigo was often referred to as blue gold as it the best possible trading commodity, although high value it was compact and long lasting.
By using natural indigo, we make a conscious effort will to help provide sustainable employment to rural population in third world countries. Not just that but you would also be contributing towards helping the environment and reducing the use of petrochemicals.
The association of India with indigo is reflected in the Greek word for the dye, indikón (Ἰνδικόν, indian)
