One of the most iconic elements of denim is indigo. While the methods used to create this blue hue have evolved over the years—from natural to synthetic dyeing—the color has retained its hold on denim design.
Although prevalent in denim, indigo has a footprint that extends to art and craft, as well as spirituality and science. Mingei International Museum’s exhibition Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo dives into this diversity. The museum—located in San Diego’s Balboa Park—focuses on folk art, craft and design from around the world, and the exhibit focuses on indigo as it intersects with these subjects.
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This article is one of a series on Rivet from Lenzing’s Carved in Blue denim blog. From conversations with the experts behind the mills that make some of the world’s most-wanted denim to the global brands bringing novel denim made with TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal to the market, Carved in Blue shares the stories of those whose roots run deep with denim. Visit www.carvedinblue.tencel.com.
