And it's a color that's associated with power, culturally speaking." Blue is also the color of the slave trade: Dyed indigo cloths in West Africa were traded for human life in the 16th century. But it ...

People have been wearing blue jeans for centuries. Originally, the blue color came from a natural indigo dye. The dye was chosen for the way it interacted with cotton. When heated, most dyes ...

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.