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Processing the Indigo Dye Indigofera Soaking in the Water
2016-09-12
Avani Society
Berinag, India
The leaves are allowed to ferment in water, overnight, till bubbles start appearing on the top. Once the bubbles appear, the leaves are taken out, leaving behind greenish blue water. This color is from indican, the soluble chemical in the indigo leaves.
The leaves are pressed to down with a stone to let as much color out in the water.
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- Title: Processing the Indigo Dye Indigofera Soaking in the Water
- Date Created: 2016-09-12, 2016-09-12
- Location: Mana village, Bageshwar District, Uttarakhand, India, Mana village, Bageshwar District, Uttarakhand, India
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