Gishigishi (Sorrel) - center (203 C)
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Museum number | 203 |
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Uemera number / title | 一; 櫨染 廿五 "Haze-some 25" |
Folder location | 3rd shelf |
Sample location | center (203 C) |
Fiber type | silk |
Color | dark brown (slightly greenish) |
Dyestuff (Japanese common name) | ぎしぎし : Gishigishi |
Dye (English common name) | Sorrel |
Dyestuff (botanical name) | Rumex japonicus Houtt. |
Plant part | root / dried (?) |
Dyestuff extraction | boiled in water |
Auxiliary agent in dye bath | - |
Mordant | iron |
Other auxiliary agent | - |
Uemera's notes | The idea of this experiment was suggested by Mr. Shoichi Goto, who also provided the plant to the author. |
Uemera's date | Kyoto |