Question 1

Is this fabric dyed with natural indigo or synthetic indigo?

Accepted Answer

Natural indigo — extracted from the Indigofera tinctoria plant. We do not use synthetic indigo in this collection. The difference is visible in the colour: natural indigo has a slight warmth and greenish-gold undertone under direct sunlight that synthetic indigo does not have. Natural indigo also deepens slightly over time with proper care, whereas synthetic indigo fades uniformly. The excess dye release in the first few washes is more pronounced with natural indigo, which is one of the ways to verify authenticity at home.

Question 2

Why does natural indigo fabric release so much colour in the first wash?

Accepted Answer

Natural indigo has a characteristic called crocking — the surface dye molecules that did not fully bond with the cotton fibre during vat dyeing release in the first several washes. This is entirely normal with genuine natural indigo and is not the fabric fading. After the first 3 to 5 washes, the remaining dye is the portion that fully bonded with the fibre — and that portion is very stable and deepens over time. Always wash separately for the first several washes to prevent colour transfer onto other fabrics.

Question 3

How many metres of indigo fabric do I need for a saree, a kurta, or a suit set?

Accepted Answer

A standard saree requires 5.5 to 6.5 metres plus 0.8 to 1 metre for the blouse piece — one 10-metre roll covers a saree with blouse and leaves some remainder. A long kurta requires approximately 2.5 metres for most sizes. A full suit set with kameez, pant, and dupatta requires 5 to 6 metres. One 10-metre roll typically yields one suit set and one additional kurta. WhatsApp us at +91 80055 43240 with your measurements and garment type for custom yardage guidance.

Question 4

Can I use indigo block print fabric for home furnishing projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes — and it works exceptionally well for interior applications. Natural indigo blue is one of the most timeless colours in home decor. The geometric and stripe patterns in this collection translate strongly to cushion covers, curtains, table runners, and upholstery because the repeat is clear and consistent at interior scale. The pure cotton base washes well, holds its shape, and does not pill or snag the way synthetic fabric does.

Question 5

What is the difference between indigo block print fabric and Ajrakh fabric?

Accepted Answer

Both use natural indigo as a key dye colour, but the processes and visual results are distinct. Indigo block print fabric uses natural indigo as the primary or sole dye colour — applied either as a vat dye ground with resist-print patterns, or as an overprint colour on a lighter base. Ajrakh is a multi-step resist-print and dye process that uses both indigo and madder red through up to 16 alternating printing and dyeing stages — producing a fabric with layered colour depth and a specific geometric pattern vocabulary. Ajrakh prints identically on both sides. Our indigo prints are single-sided.

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