{"product_id":"a-length-of-safflower-dyed-cotton-pale-pink-benibana","title":"A Length of Safflower Dyed Cotton: Pale Pink Benibana","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly to mid twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e42\" x 13 3\/4\", 107 cm x 35 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a length of beautifully woven cotton that has been dyed using safflower or, as it is called in Japan,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ebenibana. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBenibana \u003c\/em\u003edye yields a range of color from pale yellow to a deeply toned, almost \"shocking\" pink color, depending on how the dye was manipulated and which mordant was used to set it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis length shows an appealing pale pink tone, slightly in the cool range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafflower dye is notoriously fragile and light fugitive so take caution when using or displaying this piece: prolonged exposure to direct light will make it fade. As well, it is advisable not to wash this length as the dye could be affected by water and detergent.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe cloth is old and beautifully woven--and this nuanced color tone of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ebenibana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a joy to behold, and somewhat rare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45074118082746,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Safflower55.jpg?v=1755618472","url":"https:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/products\/a-length-of-safflower-dyed-cotton-pale-pink-benibana","provider":"Sri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}