Natural Indigo Powder (Qing Dai) - Your Botanical Source for Azure Hues
Discover the ancient, vibrant blue of pure Indigo Powder (known as Qing Dai in traditional contexts). Sourced from the leaves of the indigo-bearing plants, this fine, deep blue-green powder has been cherished for centuries across cultures for its remarkable coloring properties and place in traditional wellness practices.
What Makes Our Indigo Powder Special?
100% Pure & Natural: Contains only ground indigo plant material, with no additives, fillers, or synthetic dyes.
Versatile Botanical Colorant: Perfect for achieving a range of beautiful blue shades.
Eco-Friendly Choice: A sustainable, plant-based alternative to chemical dyes and pigments.
Popular Uses in DIY & Crafting:
Natural Fabric Dye: Create stunning shibori, batik, or tie-dye patterns on cotton, silk, and wool. (A mordant is often recommended for colorfastness).
Herbal Hair Coloring: Gradually darken hair or cover grays with a natural blue-black tint. Perfect for brunettes seeking depth or subtle lowlights. Always conduct a strand and patch test first.
Soap & Cosmetic Making: Add a natural blue color to cold process soaps, lotion bars, bath bombs, and clays.
Artistic Pigment: Use in making handmade paints, inks, or for paper marbling and mixed media art.
Traditional Crafts: An essential material for traditional textile arts and craft restoration.