Indigo Dye Day

Description

Learn the 6000 year old technique of indigo dyeing during a class at Calloway Plantation. Indigo is a pigment extracted from the leaves of indigo-bearing plants and is the oldest natural source of blue dye in the world. Humans have used indigo to dye natural fibers for thousands of years, with traditions spanning continents and cultures. Because of its high value in trade, indigo was often referred to as blue gold. It was a major export and cash crop in the south, particular South Caroline and Georgia. One scarf for dying is provided but you are welcome to bring your own tee shirt, etc. to dye.