A handwoven silk textile, an old Japanese cloth dyed with safflower (benibana).
Layers of vivid orange and deep red reveal soft shadows when light passes through, carrying the warmth and clarity unique to natural safflower dye.
　
Safflower dye has been used in Japan for centuries—once a color reserved for the noble class during the Heian period.
　
Because only a small amount of red pigment can be extracted from each flower, the dye was highly prized and carefully layered by hand to achieve its depth and brilliance. Even after decades, the color retains a quiet and refined beauty.
 
Originally part of a kimono or interior fabric, it now stands beautifully as a wall piece, bringing both strength and softness to the space.
　
Measures : 129cm(50.8in) x 35cm(13.8in)