INDIGO VAT SET-UP aND DIY DYEING

Setting up an indigo vat is an act of dedication - the most magical and temperamental of natural dyes, indigo needs to be looked after with attention and patience, just like a living being. Drawing on years of research with artisans and our own experience with natural indigo processes, this two-day online workshop has been created as a set-wise introduction to setting up and maintaining a natural indigo studio vat, finishing with a session on using our vat for basic yarn and fabric dyeing techniques.

To complete your workshop experience, add the Nila DIY Kit with everything you need to begin your journey with indigo.

DAY 1: Set up a 5 litre indigo vat using lime powder as the base and tamarind as the reducing agent.

DAY 2: Explore the various dyeing possibilities with your indigo vat. Discover shibori, tie-dye, yarn dyeing, and dip dyeing processes.

Visit our online shop to register for the workshop.

Registrations close on 9th June, 6:00 PM IST / 1.30 PM BST

Once you have registered, you will receive:

• A Zoom link to attend the online workshop.

• After the workshop is completed, a link with a recording of the workshop will be shared.

The DIY Indigo kit includes the following:

• 20g natural indigo powder

• 40g dried tamarind

• 60g lime powder

• pH paper

• 3 pre-mordanted handwoven bandanas

• Cotton string for shibori

• 25g of pre-mordanted cotton yarn

• A detailed instruction guide explaining the process

For any further queries, please email us at info@nilajaipur.com.