Sukizome
Sukizome
The process of adding the coloring pigment directly to the pulp during the sheet-forming process is called sukizome.
The colors obtained using this method are usually less vibrant. For more vibrant colors, the tsukezome/hitashizome (“soaking”) method is more effective. The video will introduced old Buddhist texts decorated with this technique.
Materials introduced in the video:
- Sōshokukengokyō fragment, late Heian period
Click to see the image and information - Shishichōtori shitaekyō, late Heian period
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The Art of Washi Paper in Japanese Rare Books
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