What is the traditional Japanese color "beni-ginu"?
Beni-ginu is created by dyeing a fabric yellow with turmeric or gardenia, and then layering it with safflower. It is characterized by its vivid crimson color, yet with a soft, slightly yellowish tint. In the mid-Edo period, the contrasting beauty of the bright crimson of Beni-ginu peeking out from under a garment as the wearer walked was highly valued. In addition to its visually striking appearance, Beni-ginu was also used as a lining or undergarment color, and was cherished as a gentle, warm color that adorned the inside of clothing.
Red silk = Momi
The name "momi" comes from the process of kneading a bag containing safflower to extract the color. Safflower has properties that improve blood circulation, and because the body warms up during the dyeing process, red silk was often chosen in the past for linings that came into contact with the skin. "Red silk" is pronounced "momi."
DIC Traditional Japanese Colors: C0 M84 Y82 K18 / R209 G33 B38 / Crimson Silk (Momi)
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