Just set the dye for this one last night #indigo #mali #mudclothe #giftsfrombeloved
I have been collecting indigo and mud cloth for over 30 years. that doesn’t mean that I have a ton of it, because I’ve given most of it away. I do have a few choice pieces that I’ve kept. Not to say that I don’t continue collecting it.
In order to have and obtain the beautiful things one desires in one’s life, we must go out an obtain it or ask for it when others ask, “what would you like for your birthday? Mother’s Day? Christmas etc….” So, I have an ongoing list updated throughout the year, that lists different pieces of mudcloth, indigo, Antique Tuareg jewelry, linen sheets etc that I love.
Here’s how to set the indigo dye
Hand wash in cold water or use a washing machine set to delicate, cold water. Put the garment in by itself with a little mild soap, I use Dr. Bronner’s, then add 2 ounces of white vinegar. Let it go through the wash cycle, stay close so that you can hear the machine. Once it has drained and begins to refill with the rinse water add 2 cups of white vinegar and stop the machine. Let it sit there for two hours, after the two hours let the washing machine resume it’s cycle. When it’s complete it, take it out and let it line dry. That’s it.
