Akane (Madder) - left (9 L)
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| Museum number | 9 |
|---|---|
| Uemura number / title | ; "Haze-some 25" |
| Folder location | 1st shelf |
| Sample location | left (9 L) |
| Fiber type | Silk |
| Color | light yellowish ochre |
| Dyestuff (Japanese common name) | 茜根: Akane |
| Dye (English common name) | Madder |
| Dyestuff (botanical name) | Rubia argyi (H.Lv. Et Vaniot) H.Hara ex Lauener (R. akane Nakai) |
| Plant part | root /dried (?) |
| Dyestuff extraction | boiled in water |
| Mordant | - |
| Other auxiliary agent | ash water; vinegar |
| Dyeing process | The dye extract was cooled down, and then ash water was added to be ready for soaking the fabric. |
| Uemura's notes | The resultant color became more yellow in an acidic condition, as shown with the left sample. |
| Uemura's date | Kyoto |