Japanese indigo is a botanical extract that may have soothing, anti-inflammatory benefits in skin care, especially for specific conditions like psoriasis and eczema. But is it safe and effective?

Japanese indigo thrives in warm, well-drained soil with full sun exposure. Though not drought-tolerant, it can be successfully grown in temperate climates with proper irrigation.

Japanese Indigo isn’t just a blue dye used in clothes. It's a plant named Polygonum tinctorium that the Japanese have utilised for centuries, not only in textiles but also to treat skin ailments.

Producing indigo dye is a bit like making beer, she explained, as we piled into her indigo Subaru. The leaves are steeped and fermented in water but that doesn’t produce the breathtaking color.

Natural indigo dye has been used worldwide for thousands of years, but the invention of synthetic indigo dye in the 1800s caused the industry to crater. In Japan's Tokushima Prefecture, ...

A new collection by Uniqlo envisions the magical world of Disney in indigo hues. The Fast Retailing-owned brand partnered with BUAISOU, a collective of Japanese indigo artisans, to create a new ...

Scientists using dye to study female squirting say that it is mostly — but not entirely — urine Using blue food coloring, Japanese scientists gained new insight into the orgasmic phenomenon ...

Beautiful natural indigo hues, one-of-a-kind intricate patterns, and a deep connection with millennia-spanning fabric design history -- these are the traits that make the resist dyeing technique ...

Sukumo, the traditional Japanese indigo dye process, takes about a year for fermented leaves to make the dye. Tade-ai uses fresh leaves and the results are almost immediate. ...

Indigo Tie Dye Company, a DIY tie-dye studio in Bixby, opened its storefront in July, bringing creativity and fun to the local community. The studio offers a range of services, including birthday ...

Kaji Kakuo is revolutionizing the 400-year-old tradition of Japanese indigo dyeing, breathing new life into the deep hue known as Japan blue. He shares his thoughts on innovating indigo.