• Traditional watercolor ink made from natural Indigo pigment sourced from Indigofera tinctoria, housed in a clear glass dropper bottle with an archival watercolor paper label and hand-painted swatch. This deep botanical blue ink features a smooth gradient from rich navy to soft wash, with excellent flow and natural transparency. A historically accurate, non-toxic ink ideal for medieval illumination, manuscript work, and botanical dye-based art.
  • Glass bottle of natural Indigo ink resting on dried Indigofera tinctoria leaves and indigo cakes. The scene connects the finished ink to its botanical source, revealing the deep blue dye’s rich cultural and historical roots.
  • Botanical indigo ink swatch with a smooth gradient from deep denim blue to a soft wash. Derived from Indigofera tinctoria, this historical dye showcases natural flow and classic cool tones used in manuscripts, fabric dyeing, and fine art for centuries.
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Natural Indigo Blue Watercolor Ink

Natural Indigo Blue Watercolor Ink

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Natural Indigo Ink is our exquisitely hand crafted watercolor ink made with an extremely concentrated, high quality single source pigment. Every bottle is meticulously hand mixed, poured, and sealed, using water, pure local honey, natural gum arabic, a small amount of food grade sodium benzoate preservative, and less than 1% bentonite to slow settling and aid reincorporation. Every ink is single pigment with maximum concentration and no fillers or extenders.

Natural Indigo Ink is a deep, captivating indigo inspired by the time honored tradition of natural indigo dyeing. Created from genuine indigo extracted and fermented from the Indigofera tinctoria plant, this ink delivers a richly saturated, deep blue with an authentically organic character. Its smooth, fluid consistency and subtle opacity make it ideal for expressive brushwork, refined calligraphy, and atmospheric washes. Perfect for artists seeking historical authenticity with natural, earthy hues, Natural Indigo Ink imparts a timeless, mesmerizing quality to your creative work.

Key Features

Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Produced in small batches, each bottle is hand mixed and poured to preserve the pigment's integrity.

Maximum Pigment Load: Formulated to offer the highest concentration of pigment, with no fillers or extenders.

Recommended Use: Shake well before use. Apply directly with brush or dropper, or dilute with water or ink medium for more fluidity and thickness. Not tested with fountain or other pens.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Organic dye (natural indigo dye)
Source: Extraction from Indigofera tinctoria
Origin: India (natural)
Lightfastness: Moderate
Opacity: Opaque with a uniform, smooth flow
Other Names: Natural Indigo, Indigo Dye, Classic Indigo
Color Index Code: NB1

Health and Safety

  • For art use only. Not for cosmetic, food or children's use.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
  • Avoid skin contact and wash hands after use. Wipe brushes and palettes clean before rinsing, and never pour paint waste down drains. Do not spray apply, sand dried paint or burn.
  • If swallowed or if you feel unwell, contact a poison control center (U.S. 1-800-222-1222) or a doctor.
  • Safety Data Sheet available on request.
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Etsy c.

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Rebekah B.

Beautiful indigo pigment! It matches the description and meets my expectations. Can hardly wait to use it in my art!