Inspired by the colors of Kyoto

‘Kyo no oto’ is a series of writing inks developed by Tag Stationary Store that reproduce traditional Japanese colors used since the Heian period (794 to 1185) with modern techniques and interpretations. Each color is characterized by a unique name and story.

These are dye inks which are soluble in water, so after writing or painting , they can be used for various expressions such as ‘blurring’ with a water brush or extending the color lightly.”

Suitable for fountain pens.

No. 1 - Norebairo - A crow’s feather-like glossy black.

No. 2 - Imayoira - Means “the color of fashion now” and refers to the red dyed with safflower, which was toned in the Heian period and liked by the women of the dynasty.

No. 3 - Kokeiro - From the depth and taste of old mossy trees and garden stones found in gardens in Kyoto.

No. 4 - Yamabukiiro - Japanese kerria flower commonly known as the Japanese rose.

No. 5 - Aonibi - A quietly moonlit town in Kyoto. Blue blunt refers to dullness with blue color and it is a color with indigo added to light ink.

No. 6 - Azukiiro - A purplish, reddish brown color like azuki beans. Red is used as a prayer color.

No. 7 - Hisoku - A secret color, pale green, like the color of blue porcelain. The color name comes form the mysterious beauty of the ash tinted blue-green color peculiar to pottery.

No. 8 - Moegiiro - A yellowish green color like young leaves that sprout in early spring - symbolizing youth in the Heian period.

40ml glass bottle

Made in Kyoto, Japan