Natural Mineral Pigment set of 12 (Red)

¥32,740

One of the most ancient forms of pigments–its use dating back to ancient Egypt–natural mineral Pigments are found naturally in exposed edges of streams, rivers, and lakes. The minerals are collected and powdered to a specific texture, and mixed with a binder (like nikawa) to make a vibrant, long-lasting paint that is often used in traditional Japanese paintings.

Examples of natural pigments include: ochre, sienna, azurite, cobalt, and spinels.

Red Color Palette:

日本語NameEnglish
赤口本朱Akaguchi HonshuRed mouth true vermillion
岩橙Iwao Orangerock orange
岩黄Iwaorock yellow
黄土Huangdoochre soil
岩岱赭Iwashimarock blue
Tsumuginightengale green blue
美緑青Patinagreen blue
美緑青※Patina *green blue
群緑Ultramarine Greenblue green
群青Ultramarine Bluegreen blue
群青※Ultramarine *blue blue
岩黒Iwagurorock black
  • Each color comes with standard number 9, 15g
  • The stamp is the standard number, 0.4 oz (12 g)
  • 12 basic colors set with genuine vermilion colors including bright red, blue, yellow and green
  • A rich color set with green shades
 

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One of the most ancient forms of pigments–its use dating back to ancient Egypt–natural mineral Pigments are found naturally in exposed edges of streams, rivers, and lakes. The minerals are collected and powdered to a specific texture, and mixed with a binder (like nikawa) to make a vibrant, long-lasting paint that is often used in traditional Japanese paintings.

  • Each color comes with standard number 9, 15g
  • The stamp is the standard number, 0.4 oz (12 g)
  • 12 basic colors set with genuine vermilion colors including bright red, blue, yellow and green
  • A rich color set with green shades

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