Shades of Indigo
The "blue" of indigo is mystic.
It is born from the collaboration of microbes and artisans.
Over the long history of Japan, indigo artisans passed on their knowledge and souls.
This is a journey of searching for the roots of "blue" in Japan.
STORY
Since the Industrial Revolution, synthetic indigo has become the mainstream for dyeing, but this documentary follows various people who continue to pursue indigo from a new perspective while sticking to traditional indigo dyeing methods.
Director: Shigeru YOSHIDA [1st theatrical documentary]
Documentary | 2024 | Color | 118 min.
Japanese title: 青い記憶
Japanese release date: 2024
