Batik work with Indigofera tinctoria

Abstract

Indigo is perhaps the oldest natural dye used by man and the traditional practice of dyeing with natural indigo has always been responsible and sustatnable practice on both small and medium scale of operation. Furthermore this natural colour also acts as insect and mosquito repellent. Indigo batik also known as blue batik is one of the latest trends in batik. Classic batik patterns coloured by attractive blue shades offers a ditferent beauty of batik art. Therefore, product diversification through batik work with natural indigo is one of the ways to create fancy etfect on cotton textiles for the ever changing fashion market. In the last few decades, batik printed fabric has gaincd popularity among the young generations who quickly adapted the casy-to-do method for individualizing their shirts, trousers, jeans and casual clothing. Today's consumers understand the value for money and therefore, organic non-toxic products in every field have created a new dimension. So, textiles using of eco-friendly natural dyes on natural fibres is a present trend in its field.