Natural Indigo: Vat making and Resist Dyeing

Date : May 30th & 31st
11 am to 5 pm IST

Indigo is one of the world’s oldest dyes — a deep, magical blue that has captivated dyers for centuries. Join the Nila team for a two-day exploration into the world of natural indigo as we share some of our favourite recipes and techniques. Together, we’ll learn how to create and care for your own natural indigo vat using traditional, plant-based ingredients, and experiment with a range of dyeing techniques on handwoven cotton.

This workshop is open to all skill levels and ages. All materials and lunch at Nila House are included.

You’ll also take home a complimentary Nila Indigo Craft Box — complete with natural indigo powder, handwoven cotton, bamboo tools, wooden resists for clamp-dyeing, and an instruction guide — so you can continue your dyeing journey at home.

Day 1
Set up your own indigo vat using simple, traditional ingredients like lime powder and tamarind. Learn how to mix, feed and maintain a living vat to understand the rhythms of this beautiful, yet temperamental, dye.

Day 2
Try your hand at a variety of dyeing techniques — from shibori and tie-dye to dip- and clamp-dyeing - and create your own indigo-dyed bandanas using handwoven cotton to take home.

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