AWAFI MILL Indigo Dye Balls 250g - Neel Nila - Indigofera tinctoria
- Traditional Natural Indigo: Compact blue dye balls prepared from processed indigo-bearing plant material, traditionally used for colouring natural fibres and textile craft projects.
- Botanical Identity: Derived from Indigofera tinctoria L., commonly known as True Indigo, traditionally processed from indigo-bearing plant material.
- Also Known As: Indigo Balls, Natural Indigo Balls, Neel, Nila, Anil, True Indigo, Indian Indigo and Indigofera Dye.
AWAFI MILL Indigo Dye Balls, traditionally known as Neel, Nila or Anil, are compact solid balls of natural indigo colouring material.
The product has a naturally intense blue to blue-violet appearance with a matte, chalky and slightly powdery texture. The balls may be rounded or irregular in shape and can vary naturally in size, firmness and surface appearance.
Indigo Dye Balls can be crushed into smaller pieces or powder and prepared in a suitable indigo reduction vat for textile and craft colouring. After the prepared fibre is removed from the vat and exposed to air, the colour develops into characteristic blue and indigo shades. Repeated dipping and air exposure can produce progressively deeper shades.
Botanical and Product Identity:
Accepted Botanical Name: Indigofera tinctoria L.
Common Plant Name: True Indigo
Plant Family: Fabaceae
Traditional Names: Neel / Nila / Anil
Product Name: Indigo Dye Balls
Principal Colourant: Indigo / Indigotin
Product Form: Compressed solid dye balls
Dye Type: Natural indigo colouring material
Colour: Blue to blue-violet
Appearance and Texture:
The dye balls may have rounded or slightly irregular shapes with naturally uneven sizes.
They may have a bright blue to blue-violet colour, matte surface and a firm, compact structure.
The material may have a chalky or slightly crumbly texture. Small cracks, broken pieces and loose blue powder may naturally occur during handling and transport.
Natural variation may occur in ball size, shape, colour intensity, surface texture, firmness, powder content and whole-to-broken-ball ratio.
Colour Results:
When prepared using a suitable indigo dyeing method, the product may produce shades ranging from pale blue and soft indigo to denim blue, blue-violet, deep indigo and navy.
The final colour may vary depending on the quantity used, vat preparation, fibre type, immersion time, number of dips, oxidation time and fabric preparation.
Common Uses:
Suitable for textile dyeing and craft projects including cotton, linen, silk, wool and yarn colouring.
May also be used for tie-dye, shibori-style dyeing, resist-dye techniques, batik-style projects, block-printing projects and other selected craft applications.
How to Use:
Wear suitable gloves and protect clothing and work surfaces, as the dye material may cause staining.
Pre-wash the fabric or yarn before dyeing.
Break the required Indigo Dye Balls into smaller pieces and crush into powder.
Prepare the crushed material in a suitable indigo reduction vat according to the selected dyeing method.
Wet the fibre evenly and gently immerse it into the prepared vat.
Remove the material carefully and expose it to air to allow the blue colour to develop.
Repeat the dipping and air-exposure process when a deeper colour is required.
After the final colour has developed, rinse thoroughly and wash separately during the first washes.
AWAFI MILL Quality:
AWAFI MILL Indigo Dye Balls are carefully packed for their compact solid form, concentrated blue colouring and versatile use in textile dyeing and craft projects.
As a naturally processed dye material, ball size, colour intensity, firmness, powder content and the ratio of whole to broken pieces may vary between batches.
Storage:
Keep tightly sealed after opening. Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture, humidity, excessive heat, direct sunlight and strong chemicals.
Use clean and dry hands or utensils when handling the product. Store in an airtight container to help reduce moisture exposure and loose pigment dust.
- Traditional Natural Indigo: Compact blue dye balls prepared from processed indigo-bearing plant material, traditionally used for colouring natural fibres and textile craft projects.
- Botanical Identity: Derived from Indigofera tinctoria L., commonly known as True Indigo, traditionally processed from indigo-bearing plant material.
- Also Known As: Indigo Balls, Natural Indigo Balls, Neel, Nila, Anil, True Indigo, Indian Indigo and Indigofera Dye.
- Rich Blue Colour: Suitable for producing blue, indigo, blue-violet and deeper navy shades depending on vat preparation, fibre type and repeated dyeing dips.
- How to Use: Crush the dye balls, prepare the material in a suitable indigo reduction vat, immerse the pre-wetted fibre and expose it to air. Repeat dipping and oxidation for deeper colour.
| Product Weight | 250 g |
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| Size | 250 |
| Pack Quantity | Single |
| Model Name | Indigo Dye Ball |
| Model Number | Indigo Dye Ball |
| Product Height | 10 cm |
| Product Length | 10 cm |
| Product Width | 10 cm |
| What's In The Box | Indigo Dye Ball |
| Is Dummy | No |
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| Brand | Awafi Mill |
| Tags | Fulfilled by noon, On Sale, Free Delivery, Buy 5 get 5% cashback |
| Seller | AWAFI MILL |
| Highlights | 250g | 0.21/g |