Database: Indigo Dye - Revision history

imported>Soranin at 19:09, 21 June 2025

2025-06-21T19:09:33Z

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	Extracted from the leaves of the {{Wiki\|Indigofera tinctoria\|indigo}} plant, {{Wiki\|indigo}} is one of the oldest {{Wiki\|Natural dye\|vegetable dyes}}. It is believed to have been introduced to [[Japan]] from [[China]] via the [[Silk Road]]. The techniques and {{Wiki\|ja:藍染め\|production}} of {{Wiki\|Indigo dye\|this dye}} are deeply rooted in the history of Japan. Initially used for {{Wiki\|Imperial Court in Kyoto\|court}} clothing and {{Wiki\|Imperial House of Japan\|imperial}} objects, indigo dye then spread widely among the [[Samurai\|warrior class]] during the [[Middle Ages]], where its production was developed. In the Middle Ages, artisans were responsible for the entire production process, from {{Wiki\|Polygonum\|cultivation}} to harvest, from fermentation to dyeing the fabric in a vat. This work was traditionally carried out by women. The indigo vats were lined up and filled with water mixed with wood ash. The indigo dye was prepared by heating the vats and introducing {{Wiki\|Lime (material)\|lime}}. At the end of the 16th century, on the island of {{Wiki\|Shikoku}}, {{Wiki\|Tokushima Domain\|Tokushima fief}} specialized in the cultivation indigo, a culture they would both protect and encourage. Furthermore, it was in this time period that indigo dye became widely spread among the [[Civilian\|population]]. With the expansion of cotton cultivation during the {{Wiki\|Edo period}} the use of this dye became even more popular.		Extracted from the leaves of the {{Wiki\|Indigofera tinctoria\|indigo}} plant, {{Wiki\|indigo}} is one of the oldest {{Wiki\|Natural dye\|vegetable dyes}}. It is believed to have been introduced to [[Japan]] from [[China]] via the [[Silk Road]]. The techniques and {{Wiki\|ja:藍染め\|production}} of {{Wiki\|Indigo dye\|this dye}} are deeply rooted in the history of Japan. Initially used for {{Wiki\|Imperial Court in Kyoto\|court}} clothing and {{Wiki\|Imperial House of Japan\|imperial}} objects, indigo dye then spread widely among the [[Samurai\|warrior class]] during the [[Middle Ages]], where its production was developed. In the Middle Ages, artisans were responsible for the entire production process, from {{Wiki\|Polygonum\|cultivation}} to harvest, from fermentation to dyeing the fabric in a vat. This work was traditionally carried out by women. The indigo vats were lined up and filled with water mixed with wood ash. The indigo dye was prepared by heating the vats and introducing {{Wiki\|Lime (material)\|lime}}. At the end of the 16th century, on the island of {{Wiki\|Shikoku}}, {{Wiki\|Tokushima Domain\|Tokushima fief}} specialized in the cultivation indigo, a culture they would both protect and encourage. Furthermore, it was in this time period that indigo dye became widely spread among the [[Civilian\|population]]. With the expansion of cotton cultivation during the {{Wiki\|Edo period}} the use of this dye became even more popular.
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imported>Darman36: Japan does not use Indigofera tinctoria, the "true indigo" plant, but rather Reynoutria japonica, or "Japanese knotweed"

2025-05-31T02:50:12Z

Japan does not use Indigofera tinctoria, the "true indigo" plant, but rather Reynoutria japonica, or "Japanese knotweed"

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	Extracted from the leaves of the indigo plant, indigo is one of the oldest vegetable dyes. It is believed to have been introduced to Japan from China via the Silk Road. The techniques and production of this dye are deeply rooted in the history of Japan. Initially used for court clothing and imperial objects, indigo dye then spread widely among the warrior class during the Middle Ages, where its production was developed. In the Middle Ages, artisans were responsible for the entire production ~~pracess~~, from cultivation to harvest, from fermentation to dyeing the fabric in a vat. This work was traditionally carried out by women. The indigo vats were lined up and filled with water mixed with wood ash. The indigo dye was prepared by heating the vats and introducing lime. At the end of the 16th century, on the island of Shikoku Tokushima fief specialized in the cultivation indigo, a culture they would both protect and encourage. Furthermore, it was in this time period that indigo dye became widely spread among the population. With the expansion of cotton cultivation during the Edo period the use of this dye became even more popular.		Extracted from the leaves of the {{Wiki\|Indigofera tinctoria\|indigo}} plant, {{Wiki\|indigo}} is one of the oldest {{Wiki\|Natural dye\|vegetable dyes}}. It is believed to have been introduced to [[Japan]] from [[China]] via the [[Silk Road]]. The techniques and {{Wiki\|ja:藍染め\|production}} of {{Wiki\|Indigo dye\|this dye}} are deeply rooted in the history of Japan. Initially used for {{Wiki\|Imperial Court in Kyoto\|court}} clothing and {{Wiki\|Imperial House of Japan\|imperial}} objects, indigo dye then spread widely among the [[Samurai\|warrior class]] during the [[Middle Ages]], where its production was developed. In the Middle Ages, artisans were responsible for the entire production process, from {{Wiki\|Polygonum\|cultivation}} to harvest, from fermentation to dyeing the fabric in a vat. This work was traditionally carried out by women. The indigo vats were lined up and filled with water mixed with wood ash. The indigo dye was prepared by heating the vats and introducing {{Wiki\|Lime (material)\|lime}}. At the end of the 16th century, on the island of {{Wiki\|Shikoku}}, {{Wiki\|Tokushima Domain\|Tokushima fief}} specialized in the cultivation indigo, a culture they would both protect and encourage. Furthermore, it was in this time period that indigo dye became widely spread among the [[Civilian\|population]]. With the expansion of cotton cultivation during the {{Wiki\|Edo period}} the use of this dye became even more popular.
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	[[Category:Database: Economy and Commerce]]		[[Category:Database: Economy and Commerce]]
	{{DEFAULTSORT:Indigo Dye}}		{{DEFAULTSORT:Indigo Dye}}

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2025-05-29T11:29:22Z

Created page with "{{Spoilerhd|20 June 2025|Assassin's Creed: Shadows}} Extracted from the leaves of the indigo plant, indigo is one of the oldest vegetable dyes. It is believed to have been introduced to Japan from China via the Silk Road. The techniques and production of this dye are deeply rooted in the history of Japan. Initially used for court clothing and imperial objects, indigo dye then spread widely among the warrior class during the Middle Ages, where its production was devel..."

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Extracted from the leaves of the indigo plant, indigo is one of the oldest vegetable dyes. It is believed to have been introduced to Japan from China via the Silk Road. The techniques and production of this dye are deeply rooted in the history of Japan. Initially used for court clothing and imperial objects, indigo dye then spread widely among the warrior class during the Middle Ages, where its production was developed. In the Middle Ages, artisans were responsible for the entire production pracess, from cultivation to harvest, from fermentation to dyeing the fabric in a vat. This work was traditionally carried out by women. The indigo vats were lined up and filled with water mixed with wood ash. The indigo dye was prepared by heating the vats and introducing lime. At the end of the 16th century, on the island of Shikoku Tokushima fief specialized in the cultivation indigo, a culture they would both protect and encourage. Furthermore, it was in this time period that indigo dye became widely spread among the population. With the expansion of cotton cultivation during the Edo period the use of this dye became even more popular.
[[Category:Animus EGO database entries]]
[[Category:Database: Economy and Commerce]]
{{DEFAULTSORT:Indigo Dye}}