Produced from plants by a process akin to alchemy, indigo has a
unique chemistry that renders it compatible with all natural
fibres. From the time of the ancient Egyptians it made an
incredible impact worldwide as the world's only source of blue of
every hue, and was also indispensable for creating a glorious range
of colours when combined with other natural dyes. It is hard to
imagine the incredible impact indigo must have made on the many
civilizations that chanced upon it. This classic study, reissued
with a new final chapter, examines this extraordinary dye from all
angles: the historical, agricultural and botanical origins of the
different plant sources; different production and dyeing methods;
commerce and economics; various patterning techniques used on a
wide range of beautiful textiles; indigo's continued presence in
folklore, art and alternative medicine; and its iconic status as
the dye that makes blue jeans blue. The accumulation of over twenty
years research on the subject, Indigo: Egyptian Mummies to Blue
Jeans is the richly told story of a commodity that has been central
to international trade and textile production for centuries, across
time and cultures. Richly illustrated throughout with stunning
details and scenes from around the world, this is the definitive
study of the fascinating dye behind blue denim.
General
| Imprint: |
British Museum Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
September 2011 |
| First published: |
September 2011 |
| Authors: |
Jenny Balfour-Paul
|
| Dimensions: |
276 x 218 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
272 |
| Edition: |
Revised ed. |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7141-5096-3 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-7141-5096-7 |
| Barcode: |
9780714150963 |
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