Gishigishi (Sorrel) - center (203 C)
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| Museum number | 203 |
|---|---|
| Uemura number / title | ; "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 | - |
| Uemura's notes | The idea of this experiment was suggested by Mr. Shoichi Goto, who also provided the plant to the author. |
| Uemura's date | Kyoto |