Heritage Spinning and Weaving - Indigo Dyeing

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Participate in a class at Casa San Ysidro led by weavers Myra Chang Thompson and Carla Wackenheim featuring indigo dye used by Colonial Spanish spinners and weavers to obtain beautiful shades of blue. Often the dye was sold or traded from Mexico. Indigo dye is one of few natural dyes that does not require a mordant. Both wool and cotton will be dyed by participants.

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