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Tamil Nadu: Keeladi weavers used indigo to dye clothes, finds new study

Analysis of organic compounds from Keeladi has revealed the use of plant-based indigo dyes by Sangam-age weavers, indicating ancient textile dyeing units. Researchers identified indigo-related compounds and anthraquinones, confirming the existence of specialized industrial installations for dyeing approximately 2,000 years ago.

12 Jan 2026 12:00 pm