A hands-on introduction to indigo dyeing; designed for curiosity, creativity, and the beauty of the unexpected!
This kit includes everything you need to explore resist dye techniques at home. Through folding, binding, and shaping cloth before dyeing, each piece reveals its own unique pattern— no two ever the same.
Made for beginners and seasoned makers alike, this process invites you to slow down, experiment, and embrace the magic of the reveal.
** The dye included in this kit is a conventional, all-purpose dye that acts as a direct stain. It does not require the complex, oxygen-sensitive vat process of traditional fermented indigo, which is a more nuanced and variable practice that requires time, balance, and careful tending. **
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- 2 oz of Rit indigo dye
- 1 oz of table salt
- 2 oz of Rit Color Stay Fixative
- Three wooden circle blocks
- Rubber bands
- Two spring clamps
- Two 100% cotton bandanas
- Disposable gloves
- Disposable apron
- A how-to written guide on two pattern techniques
- Access to a step-by-step video guide
HOW IT WORKS
Use the included tools to fold, bind, and shape your fabric, then dye and reveal your one-of-a-kind patterns. A step-by-step video tutorial is included to guide you through the full process.
A NOTE ON TRADITION & PROCESS
Indigo and resist dyeing techniques have deep roots across many cultures, including Japanese Shibori, West African indigo traditions, and practices throughout South and Southeast Asia.
It’s so important to acknowledge that I approach this work merely as a student, with deep and profound respect for its origins!
