In Europe, a blue dye made from the woad plant was used for dying cloth and also skin before a battle until the traders began bringing indigo back from the Orient in the 1500’s. Indigo dye probably originated in the Indus Valley over 5,000 years ago, and was always considered to be used for special people and occasions due to its scarcity and cost. Indigo translates as meaning “from India”. It was used by Egyptians for dying the cloths that wrapped their mummies, and in Asia it was one of the main dyes used in their carpet making. It was the most important dye in the world at one point, enhancing the British Empire and its riches, and later helping to destroy that same empire. Indigo has an interesting history as far as the dye goes. Spraying my mat and then myself helps me connect with the yogic tradition and teachings, and allows me to practice yoga in all its aspects, from physical movement to spiritual practice. It helps take me deeper into that space of connecting with my “inner tuition”, meaning connecting with that Divine Source that creates a channel for us to receive information from a trusted Source. I use the indigo spray from my color collection when I want to have a deeper meditation, or when I am doing a reading for someone. You might want to look at my Pinterest board on Indigo to see a few images I was able to find.įor me personally, it is the color I know the least as far as facts go, but am very comfortable with. So, it is a tough color to categorize, or write about, or capture on images. The color of denim, true denim, is rarely seen as we tend to lighten this shade for clothing. That color of the sky after the sun has set and before it is truly dark is hard to capture on camera. This is not surprising as there are few things that are truly indigo and those are not very ubiquitous. Readers, seers, spiritualists all fall under the rule of indigo.Īs I began this article, Monica told me she had fewer images of indigo than any other color. This is the realm of those who have “second sight” and of those who guide us through gifts that are not of this world. But we CAN do these things if we are tuned in to a higher way of thinking, being, feeling, tasting, listening, and seeing. This is indeed a place where we are called on to trust, for in indigo we cannot see, hear, feel, or taste in any corporeal way. It is a most glorious color full of magic and the unknown. It is also the realm of meditation, connecting to the Divine Source, to our higher selves, and transcending the realm of the brain into the realm of the sensed, the knowing beyond knowing. This is the realm of the mysterious, the unknown, the sensed part of life. Since we are not talking about concrete objects, we cannot depend on solid concepts. It is the color we use to access our third eye and higher mind functions: things such as clairvoyance, clairaudience, and clairsentience. It is almost impossible to write much about indigo because it is so dark and mysterious, it reveals little of itself to us. When we speak of indigo foods, there are so few. Which is the quietest of all the colors? Indigo, the color of the sky just before it becomes dark, the color of denim, batik blue, unfathomable ocean depths. We love the contrast between the two styles.This article contains affiliate links, but these are products I really love. This living room is full of cottage-esque charm but with a more hipster and trendier vibe when dressed in this indigo shade. Between the homey wood furniture and the funky indigo compliments, it makes quite the interesting blend. The traditional and youthful mixes in this dining room are such a pleasure to the eye. And this living room is the best example of how a bold, silky shade can create focus and contemporary charm. Sometimes a sharp accent wall is all you need to make a statement. And the addition of the “indigo” shade makes it a very welcoming yet on-trend escape. We are loving all the prints and textural elements that go into this bedroom. So now, let’s take a look at 10 rooms that use indigo in its funky nature and, hopefully, we’ll spark some great ideas and inspiration from the compilation. It’s just another way of saying navy but adding a bit of fashion-forward energy and trendy appeal to the mix. But what color exactly is indigo? Well, take away all the fuss and fancy and you’ve got yourself a silky shade of navy blue, rich in color and bold in dramatics. ![]() Today we’re shining a spotlight on indigo.
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