One of the original vat dyes, the indigo dye has been in use around the globe for many years and generations making it one of the popularly used dyes on cotton and linen fabrics. These dyes take their name from the wood tubs known as ‘vats’ which were used for the dyeing process. The use of indigo as a dye was discovered in India where the indigo plant as well as cotton fabric was available in plenty. Let us understand the dyeing process used with regard to the indigo dye in the early periods.

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