A Handbook of Indigo Dyeing

A Handbook of Indigo Dyeing by Vivien Prideaux is a book indigo enthusiasts, veterans and beginners alike will love. Vivien Prideaux, a self described compulsive dyer, talks about the history of indigo, traditional types of shibori binding, how to mix traditional as well as modern type indigo baths* and gives you some great ideas on what to make with all your wonderful fabric. Once you get going there will be lots of fabric to use up! She will even show you how to make a bio based indigo vat with bran and sugar as well as how to maintain it for years to come. With such well written instructions and clear photos anyone can follow along. Pretty soon you too will have the indigo blues!

8.5" x 11", Soft Cover, Color Photos, 96 pages.

*note - recipes in this book are those of the author, not necessarily the same as the one we give for our indigo. There are many ways to prepare a successful indigo bath. With the newer "pre-reduced" indigo, it gets even easier!