The Challenges of Mastering Organic Indigo Dyeing: A Fun but Difficult Process

Indigo dyes are known for their rich blue tones and have been a favorite among many around the world for centuries. However, creating these beautiful colors using natural ingredients can be a challenging process, especially when it comes to achieving the right balance of oxidation.

Unlike chemical-based indigo dyeing, which can be done easily with the right chemicals, organic indigo dyeing requires a more complicated process that involves turning green leaves into blue. This process is made even harder when using an all-plant based recipe, as we learned from our experience.

Despite the challenges, many people find indigo dyeing to be a fun and rewarding process, much like doing a science experiment. The end result is well worth the effort, with breathtaking colors that are truly unique.

At Muezart, our Eri silk studio in Meghalaya, India, we have had the opportunity to try out an organic indigo dye recipe adapted from Michel Garcia's indigo dyeing recipe. We were thrilled to see it work and would like to share this experience with you.

As an Eri silk studio, we are committed to supporting the regeneration and expansion of a heritage cottage industry in our state. This involves rearing silkworms and producing Eri silk fiber using traditional methods passed down from generations.

In fact, all stages of the Eri silk production process - from silkworms to cocoons to fiber to yarn - are part of a natural cycle that is carefully supervised by farmers who have learned their skills from their parents and grandparents.

If you're interested in trying out an organic indigo dye recipe yourself, we would be happy to share it with you. Alternatively, you may know someone who has experience with indigo dyeing or already owns an outfit or cushion cover dyed in this beautiful color.

In any case, we hope that our experience and story will inspire others to try their hand at organic indigo dyeing and appreciate the beauty of natural colors.