黄蘗色（Kihada-iro｜Brilliant Cork Tree Yellow）

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1. Kihada-iro (Brilliant Cork Tree Yellow) "Kihada-iro" is a striking luminous yellow with a slight greenish tint derived from the inner bark of the Amur cork tree (Kihada). Since the Nara period (8th century) this dye has been valued not only for its vivid beauty but also for its practical insect-repelling properties. Historically it was used to dye paper for sacred Buddhist sutras to preserve them for centuries. This color possesses a sharp refreshing brilliance that seems to cleanse the mind offering a cool and sophisticated alternative to warm yellows. Show more