Suiba (Sorrel) - right (211 R)
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| Museum number | 211 |
|---|---|
| Uemera number / title | 一; 櫨染 廿五 "Haze-some 25" |
| Folder location | 3rd shelf |
| Sample location | right (211 R) |
| Fiber type | silk |
| Color | pale yellowish cream |
| Dyestuff (Japanese common name) | 酸模 : Suiba |
| Dyestuff (botanical name) | Rumex acetosa L. |
| Plant part | root /dried (?) |
| Dyestuff extraction | boiled in water |
| Auxiliary agent in dye bath | - |
| Mordant | - |
| Other auxiliary agent | - |
| Uemera's notes | According to a Chinese medical book, called Bencao Gangmu (本草綱目accessible through: http://www.i-apple.jp/honzo/) from the late 16th century AD, the plant could be named as "酸模", "山羊蹄" or "山大黄". The plant for this experiment was collected by Mr. Shoichi Gotoh (後藤捷一). |
| Uemera's date | Kyoto |