Indigo and Shibori Dyeing Workshops
Discover the magic of indigo. From preparing the vat to mastering intricate shibori folding, join us to create your own sustainable patterns with nature's purest blues.
An intern experiments with natural indigo, dipping a fabric swatch to create different shades of blue. Indigo is unique among natural dyes, developing its color from green to blue as it oxidizes in the air.
A collection of t-shirts dyed with natural indigo and other pigments, showcasing different tie-dye and resist techniques. These were created for a local carnival where we also hosted hands-on workshops.
A participant in our indigo tie-dye workshop unfolds her fabric, revealing a beautiful floral pattern. It was a pleasure to be part of this creative session at Ambara, Bangalore.
A poster for our Indigo Workshop at Ambara, Ulsoor. This session invites participants to learn tie-dye techniques and create their own bandana using this iconic natural dye.
Another poster for our "Make Your Own Bandana" indigo workshop in Bangalore. We use these events to make the art of natural dyeing accessible to everyone.
A throwback to a fun workshop where a participant proudly displays her indigo-dyed scarf with a beautiful resist pattern. Natural dyes allow for endless creativity.
About Indigo & Shibori Magic
Indigo is the only natural dye that reveals its color through oxidation. When you dip your fabric into our vats, it emerges green and magically turns blue right before your eyes as it hits the air. It is a slow, grounding process that teaches you to watch and wait rather than rush to the finish line.
Our indigo workshops are not just about creating a blue cloth; they are about understanding the relationship between the plant, the vat, and the fiber. Indigo is known in the dyeing world as the 'black sheep' because it behaves differently than other natural dyes—it requires patience, temperature control, and a deep respect for the fermentation process.
In our sessions, you will learn the art of Shibori, a Japanese resist-dyeing technique that involves folding, twisting, tying, and clamping fabric before it enters the dye bath. By blocking the dye from reaching certain areas, you create stunning, crisp white patterns against the deep blue indigo.
We keep our vats chemical-free, sticking to our 'zero-tox' philosophy. This means your hands get messy with real plant matter, not synthetic chemicals. Whether you are in our main studio in the Hebbal Industrial Area of Mysuru or joining us for one of our pop-up workshops in Bengaluru, the goal remains the same: to slow down and connect with the material. We provide all the cotton canvases and tools you need, so you can walk out with a unique, handmade creation that is safe for your skin and kind to the environment. If you want to dive deeper into the chemistry, we also cover fiber science and mordant basics in our longer modules.
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