Indigo – A Universal Obsession

Blue is one of nature’s rarest colours. The story of indigo is a fascinating one that stretches and links virtually every known culture and major religion. For almost five millennia, it has been one of the world’s most valued commodities. Its unique production methods have often been associated with spiritualism and myth. Margaret White gave a fascinating talk on the history of indigo, its production, and its symbolism with particular reference to the Asian textile tradition.