Crafted using traditional Japanese dye-making techniques, these Kyo-Iro inks are inspired by places of cultural and historical significance around Kyoto—once the nation’s capital city. Water based and presented in 40-milliliter glass bottles, they offer excellent flow and are resistant to feathering and bleed-through.
Note: This drop is for two bottles of ink. At checkout, you’ll have your choice of colors: Cherry Blossom of Keage (fuschia/pink), Flaming Red of Fushimi (red), Moonlight of Higashiyama (amber/dark orange), Soft Snow of Ohara (deep blue), or Stone Road of Gion (green). This drop has limited quantities available.
The fuschia/pink ink celebrates Keage’s breathtaking spring landscape, dotted with somei yoshino cherry blossoms in full bloom. The red ink transports us to Fushimi-Inari: the head shrine of Inari, the god of harvest, prosperity, safety, and the fulfillment of dreams. The amber/dark orange ink is an ode to Higashiyama—a historic district full of Kyoto-style machiya houses—while the deep blue recalls a snowy day in Ohara, where you can find a statue of the Amitabha (or Buddha of Infinite Light) in the center of a cedar grove. Gion, the inspiration for the green ink, is known for its stone roads, river, and maiko-san.
Takeda Jimuki is based in the Japanese city of Kyoto and uses traditional dyeing techniques dating back to the Heian era (794 to 1185 AD). A joy to write with, these beautiful water-based inks are named after places in ancient Japan.
Estimated ship date is Aug 28, 2018 PT.
Payment will be collected at checkout. After this product run ends, orders will be submitted to the vendor up front, making all orders final.