An illustration of the Indigofera Tinctoria plant by Shane Armour.
Seed paper print with white matting. Total Size: 11"x14"
The seed paper is handmade in the highlands of Nepal from tree bark. It has the natural textured look of vintage handmade paper. All of the water used to create the paper is reclaimed and reused. This paper contains a variety of wildflower seeds. If ever planted in soil, flowers will grow from this paper.
The art:
Indigofera Tinctoria has a long history in the world. It is one of the best sources of indigo dye in nature and has been used globally to make the beautiful blue dyes we know and love. This plant is part of the pea family, and though many people know about indigo, few people know about its origin from this beautiful Indigofera tinctoria plant.