Colors: Indigo

5 Comments

1] Indigo is derived from the Greek term meaning "from India".

2] At one point, Indigo was the most important dye in the world.

3] Ancient Egyptians used indigo dye cloths to wrap their mummies.

4] "Indigo" is a word like "ultramarine" meaning beyond the seas.

5] Indigo cultivation probably existed in the Indus Valley.

4 Questions

1] What is the origin of woad?

2] Who was Eliza Lucas?

3] Did Indigo go as far back as the Mesopotamian Times?

4] How valueable was Indigo?

3 Vocabulary

1] Encapsulate: To summarize or condense.

2] astringent: harshly biting.

3] Primitive: Early in the history of the world of humankind.

2 Literary Terms

1] "The seeds of this mustard plant float so easily." -Metaphor.

2] "Indigo involved misery." - Metaphor

1 Overview Sentence

Indigo was most known for being created in India and was very rare.