Indigo is a deep navy colorway from Prisma Dyes, part of Robert Kaufman's Artisan Batiks line. Artisan Batiks are made on the island of Java in Indonesia by skilled dye masters, hand-stamped and hand-painted in multiple steps, so every yard has its own subtle variation. This tonal navy has a gently mottled look rather than a defined print.
A dark, tonal batik is one of the most useful fabrics you can keep on hand. Indigo works as a background that makes bright batiks glow, as a border or binding that frames a quilt with a rich edge, or as a blender that adds depth to scrappy blocks. It also pairs easily with the blue Ocean and Marine prints from Artisan Batiks: Wild Terrain.
Because each bolt is dyed by hand, color can shift slightly from bolt to bolt, so buy all the yardage a larger project needs at one time. Indigo is also a smart choice for bags, pillows, and quilt backs where a dark, textured fabric hides everyday wear.
