Boshell Lecture: Indigo: In Search of the Color That Seduced the World

Stemming from Africa, the precious dye indigo has a long and varied heritage.  Its relationship to slavery, profound influence on fashion, and its spiritual significance are all part of an untold story, filled with tales of those who shaped the course of colonial history and a world economy.  Join author of Indigo: In Search of the Color That Seduced the World, Catherine E. McKinley, for a closer look at this familiar, yet still mysterious, color that appears everywhere from African garments to today’s fashion shows.