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Botanical Indigo: The Oldest Blue, and the Jeans I Built Around It

Almost all denim is dyed with synthetic indigo. Josh Sirlin on the plant-derived blue that came first — and the 13oz Okayama jeans built around it.

Culture, Craft & Materials, Denim, fabric guide, Japan & CultureJosh SirlinJuly 13, 2026botanical indigo, natural indigo, organic cotton denim, okayama selvedge, shuttle loom, sustainable denim, black bear brandComment