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Indigo: The Color that Changed the World Hardcover – Illustrated, April 1, 2013

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4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 104 ratings
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The ultimate reference on indigo dyeing techniques across the world, and a compendium of the most beautiful samples of indigo textiles

Gloriously pieced together, much like the fine garments it portrays, this colorful book takes the reader on an international tour of indigo-colored textiles, presenting a huge swathe of remarkable clothing, people, and fabric. Catherine Legrand has spent more than twenty years traveling and researching the subject, and she has a deep knowledge of the ancient techniques, patterns, and clothing traditions that characterize ethnic textile design.

The book explores the production of indigo textiles throughout America, China, India, Africa, Central Asia, Japan, Laos, and Vietnam. It features more than 500 color photographs and is completed by specially commissioned drawings that provide close-ups of patterns and cloths.

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    288 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Thames & Hudson
  4. Publication date
    April 1, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    11.9 x 1.2 x 10.6 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    050051660X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0500516607
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"[Legrand] uses her book to tell the story of our emotional attachment to garments and deep connection to color and craft."
― Home Design with Kevin Sharkey, marthastewart.com

"Legrand . . . writes with enthusiasm about the history of this shade and its evolution."
― Women's Wear Daily

"A sumptuous new book."
― House Beautiful

"Diverse images of people at work convey the enormous range of conditions in which indigo dyeing takes place."
― Surface Design Journal

"A visual feast of 550 images offers textile details, proud locals wearing their garments, and process shots illustrating how the dyeing is done."
― Shuttle, Spindle & Dyepot

"This sumptuous book can be appreciated on all levels: a history of the production and trade of dyes and textiles; an anthropology of textile production; and a stunning visual catalog of the international production of cloth colored with the blue dye, indigotin."
― The Art Blog

About the Author

Catherine Legrand worked as a graphic designer at the foundation of the Théâtre du Soleil and in New York and Paris before becoming a freelance textile designer. In the course of her many “textile voyages,” she has become a passionate collector of fabrics, outfits, jewelry, and accessories. She is also the author of Indigo: The Color that Changed the World.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thames & Hudson; Illustrated edition (April 1, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 050051660X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0500516607
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.75 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.9 x 1.2 x 10.6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Beata Bernina
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous book
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2023
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Such a beautiful book full of inspiring photos of the culture of Indigo around the world. A treasure to keep.
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susan thiele
5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect coffee table book.
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Indigo is a coffee table book filled with exquisite photos as well as in depth history of indigo paint, textiles, art and more. I am beyond pleased. With this gorgeous book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2014
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The illustrations and page after page of rich photographs make this book a visual dinner.

Also, I read the reviews that lambasted this book to be a rip -off from the book, Indigo, from Egyptian Mummies to Jeans- so I read that book as well to compare the two. They are distinctly different books, approaching the subject in two varying ways. Not to be compared. Both books should be read and enjoyed for what each brings to the subject of Indigo.
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B. Benson
5.0 out of 5 stars Love love loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2014
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This is the best. It is worth it to see the photography alone. It is a great artist inspiration book. I bought the other indigo book touted by some in these reviews and was very disappointed in it. I liked the In depth look at the different regions and how the process and look of the finished work changed by region. Liked it so much that I bought a second copy for a friend.
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mom of two
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, wonderful book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2016
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This is one of my all time favorite books. I cannot recommend it enough. I have read and studied widely about Indigo work throughout Africa and was so pleased with the beautiful pictures and text about Indigo from around the world. Give yourself a gift and buy this book.
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Sally Ramseck
5.0 out of 5 stars a keeper
Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2020
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Wonderful book, beautiful photos and information, anyone thinking of buying this book should go ahead and buy.
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Lynn Forres
4.0 out of 5 stars Great resource
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2014
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What a great resource on the subject. Lots of good photos. The text is well written and very informational. The quality of the paper is not as great.
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J. Campbell Exp
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic reference book.
Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2021
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What a wonderful book to travel the world of blue through history and geography and artistic creation. I am loving it.
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Pikeperch
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 17, 2021
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A lavish, heavily illustrated and widely researched overview of the use of indigo around the world. An inspiring resource.
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Amazon Kunde
5.0 out of 5 stars Wunderbar
Reviewed in Germany on August 9, 2017
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Ich habe mich sehr auf dieses Buch gefreut, und bin nicht enttäuscht worden, es ist wunderbar. Schade das es nicht in Deutsch erhältlich ist, das würde es für mich leichter machen. Ich sehe es mir oft an und freue mich über die Pracht der Muster und die Vielfalt.
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lien
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2019
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Bought for a friend. Know the book from years ago. Still an e xcellant publication.
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Edward Kennedy
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2017
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I received a beautiful, wonderful book in brand new condition. Thank you
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