Rick Bartow
3 Views of Hawk, 2005
drypoint on handmade Japanese Kozo dyed with kakishibu (persimmon tannin)
image 8 1/2 x 7 in
paper 16 x 11 1/2 in
paper 16 x 11 1/2 in
Edition of 16
BAR1596
Copyright R.E. Bartow Trusts
$ 1,000.00
Kakishibu is a traditional Japanese dye/paint of deep amber color which comes from unripe persimmons that have been fermented and aged for more than 2 years. Kakishibu is a traditional...
Kakishibu is a traditional Japanese dye/paint of deep amber color which comes from unripe persimmons that have been fermented and aged for more than 2 years. Kakishibu is a traditional dyeing method using the discoloration caused by oxidation of the fermented juice of unripened persimmon fruit containing strong tannin. It also reacts to sunlight, so the color changes slowly with time and sun exposure.