What is Indigo Dye

What is Indigo Dye?

Indigo Dye 藍染 (Ai-Zome)

Indigo Dye is one of the most ancient of dyes used in Japan, which was originally derived from china around the 2nd century.

Indigo dye is called Ai-zome in Japanese. Ai-iro means Indigo Blue which was in highly demand from Bushi and samurai Calss due to Indigo’s symbolic meaning of 質実剛健 “Simplicity and fortitude”.

Indigo dye characteristics:

  • Insect repellant
  • Antiseptic effect
  • Detoxification effect
  • Fortifies the fabric
  • Deodorant effect