Indigo Color – 52 Shades, Color Meaning, Mixing Guide and More
"The indigo color seems to be a bit of a confusing color, as many people have different views as to what color indigo is. To try and clear things up a bit, we are going through our curated 52 shades of indigo, go into the various indigo color meanings, the history, uses in fashion and interior design and much more.
What Color Is Indigo?
An indigo color can be described as a color that sits between purple and blue when we look at a color wheel. So, is indigo blue or purple? Considering where it is located and the various shades and tints you can find; you can say it is a little bit of both these colors. What colors make indigo? The color can be created by mixing blue and red, however, much debate over whether it is a blue indigo color, or is it more purple?..." from the article: Indigo Color – 52 Shades, Color Meaning, Mixing Guide and More
Video from UNA Labs Official
In Pursuit of Indigo: Japanese ikat /Traditional technique (hand weaving, natural indigo dye)
'Aizome Kasuri Kobo
Founded in 1891, Aizome Kasuri Kobo is a Kurume Kasuri workshop located in Hirokawa, Fukuoka Prefecture. There are two main types of Kurume Kasuri: the indigo-dyed, hand-woven type, and the chemically dyed, machine-woven type. Even amongst weavers that use indigo dye and hand weaving methods, Aizome Kasuri Kobo places particular emphasis on valuing traditional methods. The workshop creates beautiful gradations in the indigo’s color by dyeing pieces over and over, sometimes more than 50 times. They also design geometric patterns through interpretations of traditional motifs, creating pieces with a charm unique to Aizome Kasuri Kobo.
Kensuke Yamamura
Fifth Generation Owner, Aizome Kasuri Kobo
Head of Dyeing
While honoring the methods inherited from his father, Ken, Kensuke builds upon his experiences to create unique innovations. Since he was a child, Kensuke loved observing the river fish, insects, and other living things that surrounded him. Day after day, Kensuke conducts a taste test of the indigo to check its condition, making delicate adjustments as if having a dialogue with the dye. The question of the beauty of the Chikugo region and its indigo, and one’s place as an indigo dyer within it, Kensuke is facing this question each day through his craft-making." from the video introduction
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