ENG- English Inside Indigo

About the book, ENGLISH VERSION:

A blueprint for your indigo journey.


A closer look at indigo, down to the molecular level.

Level: beginner and expert
Format: 12"x12" (30x30 cm)
144 pages of detailed illustrations
Language: English

A book by Julia Tabakhova

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REVIEWS

« Inside Indigo by Julia Tabakhova is a beautifully crafted publication that combines in-depth chemistry with thoughtful, visual storytelling. For those who work with natural dyes, it offers a rare and insightful journey—revealing the science, tradition, and alchemy unfolding within the dye pot. From leaf to extraction, indigo is artfully explained with vivid illustrations. This book is an essential companion for any dyer seeking to deepen their connection to the craft and the incredible world of natural indigo. »

Charllotte & Sophena Kwon, Maiwa

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« What a treasure! It is certainly the best book I've ever seen as a hands on, working with indigo guide, in English or Japanese. Julia Tabakhova covered the more scientific aspects in a clear and easy to follow format. Her illustrations are perfect for the task at hand. I'm especially glad that she devoted so much time to indirubin and offering uses beyond textiles. »

John Marshall, California 

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« This beautifully crafted book is the ultimate guide to all things indigo.

Featuring stunning illustrations that bring chemical structures to life, along with practical recipes for home dyeing, vat calibration tips, and much more, it's the perfect resource for anyone looking to deepen their indigo knowledge. Whether you're a beginner or a bonified blue thumb, Inside Indigo is the essential dye companion you've been searching for! »

James Young, Grand Prismatic Seed, Northern Utah

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« Inside Indigo is a guide carefully crafted and packed chock full with details, unraveling the chemistry of indigo & that of companion components. To date now my most favorite of all books of this genre. So beautifully crafted.

Julia Thank you for all your time & hard work in creating this gorgeous book which will give many a greater understanding of beloved indigo plant Persicaria Tinctoria. »

George Fukuda, Bailiwick Blue, Guernsey

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« This book truly is Indigo Chemistry made EASY with a beautiful conception & presentation. The visual extrapolations of indigo to the atomic level leave no electron unturned! This book has dozens of missing puzzle pieces to the WHY and HOW around growing the most dye productive plants and coaxing an array of colors from indigo. If you are growing and/or dyeing with indigo your experience & relationship to this magical plant & dye will forever be illuminated by this beautifully crafted book. This book is basically INDIGO UNLOCKED! »

Liz Spencer, The Dogwood Dyer, California

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« Inside Indigo brings the chemical underpinnings of practical indigo dyeing to light with simplified diagrams and explanations. It is such an empowering read! Underscoring the best practices we’ve been taught, validating the observations we’ve made ourselves, and serving as a springboard to deeper engagement and artistic expression with indigo. »

Natalie Stopka, New York 

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« The science - art continuum needs this book. So so good! Truly dreamy for this science nerd girl. Thank you for the gift this book is to the world of dyeing.»

Iris Sullivan Daire, Dreambird Studio, Oregon 

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« I love the way it's organized and Julia's graphic skills to help us visualize each process so clearly. Folks are really going to benefit from the imagery inside to connect concepts in accessible way.»

Brittany Boles, Seaspell Fiber, Oregon

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« Julia Tabakhova's book has arrived! What a beautiful piece of work. The author, who is also an illustrator, has taken on an incredible challenge: to give an in-depth explanation of indigo dyeing, in a scientific and playful way, by doing a real amount of research carried out by practitioners in recent years, but also by practicing at the workshop and checking out all the simple