Katekyu (Catechu/Cutch) - left (97 L)
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| Museum number | 97 |
|---|---|
| Uemera number / title | 一; 櫨染 廿五 "Haze-some 25" |
| Folder location | 2nd shelf |
| Sample location | left (97 L) |
| Fiber type | silk |
| Color | dark brown |
| Dyestuff (Japanese common name) | カテキュ : Katekyu |
| Dye (English common name) | Catechu/Cutch |
| Plant part | extract of young branches and leaves (?) /liquid |
| Dyestuff extraction | boiled with water |
| Auxiliary agent in dye bath | - |
| Mordant | iron |
| Other auxiliary agent | - |
| Uemera's notes | There are three different types of Catechu extract made from different plant sources: Gambier catechu from the wood of Uncaria gambier; Acacia catechu (Bengal catechu) from the wood of Acacia catechu or Acacia Suma; Areca catechu (Bombay catechu) - so-called Binrōji - from the fruit of Areca catechu. |
| Uemera's date | Kyoto |