indigo cultivation

Workers collect indigo leaves at a farm in Rangpur Sadar upazila. An important source of natural infigo dye in the 19th century in colonial India, the plant is seeing a revival through researchers and enthusiasts. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Khorshed Alam
Economy

Indigo farming: Once a curse, now a blessing

High profits motivate Rangpur farmers to engage in indigo farming with export potential

The 2006 rediscovery of the indigo plant in Rangpur by a visiting Indian designer eventually led to restarting indigo cultivation in the region. Photo: Courtesy
Panorama

Living Blue: The brand that reintroduced indigo cultivation in North Bengal