• Authentic historical watercolor ink made from True Maya Blue, a blend of Indigofera suffruticosa and palygorskite clay, housed in a clear glass dropper bottle with a watercolor paper label and hand-painted swatch. This unique medium blue ink offers a soft, sky-toned hue with exceptional permanence and smooth flow. The swatch reveals a subtle gradient and natural matte texture. Archival quality, ideal for historical art, Mesoamerican-inspired work, and fine calligraphy.
  • Bottle of True Maya Blue ink sitting on a mix of dried Indigofera suffruticosa leaves and pale palygorskite clay. This composition visually explains the unique Mesoamerican fusion of plant dye and mineral substrate used in this ancient pigment.
  • Distinctive swatch of True Maya Blue ink, blending indigo and palygorskite to form a soft matte gradient from medium blue to pale sky. This historic pigment shows durability and gentle tone, ideal for archaeological palettes and natural pigment art.
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True Maya Blue Watercolor Ink

True Maya Blue Watercolor Ink

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True Maya Blue Watercolor 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 only pure distilled water and a small amount of all natural, pure gum arabic to achieve an exceptionally vibrant and richly pigmented liquid.


True Maya Blue Watercolor Ink is a deep, enchanting blue crafted using traditional methods and a unique blend of pigment derived from indigo extracted from Indigofera suffruticosa combined with natural palygorskite. This rare and historic pigment delivers a luminous, radiant blue with a naturally organic character, enriched by subtle granulation and exceptional lightfastness. Perfect for expressive brushwork, delicate washes, and intricate calligraphy, True Maya Blue Watercolor Ink offers a captivating balance of depth and vibrancy that honors its cultural heritage.


Key Features

- Single Source Pigment: Crafted from one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional vibrancy and intensity.

- 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, free from any artificial additives.

- Recommended Use: Best applied directly with brush or dropper or diluted with pure water or alcohol for optimal fluidity and creative control. Not tested with fountain or other pens.


Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Organic lake pigment (from a unique blend of Indigofera suffruticosa and palygorskite)

Source: Extraction from Indigofera suffruticosa with natural palygorskite

Origin: Mexico (natural)

Lightfastness: Good

Opacity: Transparent with subtle granulation

Other Names: True Maya Blue, Natural Maya Blue

Color Index Code: N/A