This art book showcases the different practices of indigo dyeing around the world, including in parts of Europe, Asia, Africa, and Central America. The book tells the stories of craftspeople and describes not just national but regional differences in their techniques too. It spotlights similarities and differences in preparation of materials and uses of the dye beyond textiles, as in pottery or architecture. Rich blues across the pages take readers from culture to culture and portraits of craftspeople at work around the world provide an intimate look at a practice that unexpectedly connects so many people. At the end of the book readers can find an extensive list of museums around the world that showcase indigo crafts.

• Published by Pie International
• 288 pages
• Size: 10" W x 8.75" L x 1" H
• Language: Japanese
• Product #: JT0483
• Code: NWS