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Balfour-Paul, Jenny.

Indigo / Jenny Balfour-Paul. - vii, 264 pages : illustrations (some colour), maps (some colour) ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-257) and index.

1. The myth and the magic -- 2. From antiquity to the Middle Ages -- 3. Indigo's heyday, the downfall of woad and salvation by denim -- 4. Indigo plants and the making of their dye -- 5. Blue nails : indigo dyeing worldwide -- 6. The variety of decorative techniques -- 7. Textiles prestigious and popular -- 8. Blue art -- 9. In sickness and in health -- 10. Into the future.

ISBN: 0714117765 9780714117768

LCCN: 99223017

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Indigo
Dyes and dyeing
Textile fabrics--History
Indigo--Arab countries
Indigo--Asia

LC Class. No.: TP923 / .B34 1998

Dewey Class. No.: 746.13