The Indigo River series follows the journey of the ancient dye from its Greek origins

meaning the ‘Indian’ plant to its colonial and geographic history as it found its way

across the world. It was a commodity so precious it was called ‘Blue Gold’,

exploited by the British Raj in India and the cause of a famine in Bengal

Indigo production in Bengal largely ceased as a result

of British Rule and these hand dyed, woven silk pieces are a way of reappropriating

and returning the narrative to Bengal in a new form. These pieces explore the

ancient trade routes through indigo woven cloth to

reveal shared values of repair and reinvention.

Note: price (£2400) is per individual piece.