Gobaishi (Chinese sumac) - right (68 R)
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Museum number | 68 |
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Uemera number / title | 一; 櫨染 廿五 "Haze-some 25" |
Folder location | 1st shelf |
Sample location | right (68 R) |
Fiber type | silk |
Color | gray |
Dyestuff (Japanese common name) | 五倍子 : Gobaishi |
Dye (English common name) | Calla Rhois |
Dyestuff (botanical name) | Rhus javanica L. var. chinensis (Mill.) T. Yamaz. (R. chinensis Mill.) |
Plant part | gall /dried |
Dyestuff extraction | boiled in water |
Auxiliary agent in dye bath | - |
Mordant | iron |
Other auxiliary agent | - |
Uemera's notes | One of the dyeing techniques, which had been used since the 8th century AD in Japan. If a fabric would be only soaked in dye extract or dye extract mixed with ash water, the resultant colors would be pale yellow.
"徳川時代近世の雑染" |
Uemera's date | Kyoto Murasakino |