Solid Ink

Details from Solid Ink This colour exists between red and orange and is a classic colour of Japan. In Japanese irezumi this colour has been used for a very long time, since the days when colours were...

Details from Solid Ink Towards the end of the Meiji Era (1868-1912) this colour was popular amongst the geisha of the Shinbashi district in Tokyo. It is a reserved but still bright, blue tone. Aside...

Details from Solid Ink These tones were developed and tested by Master Horitomo. With his experience in traditional Japanese tattooing, we were able to achieve the colours for a perfect Japanese...

Details from Solid Ink This pink was created with the cherry blossom flower in mind. In old irezumi, Shu was used for these flowers, but this modern colour is more true to the actual colour of the...

Details from Solid Ink This colour is a yellowish brown ochre tone reminiscent of straw and the materials related to woodwork. I would also use these for the clothing of Fujin and Raijin. I like...

Details from Solid Ink This is a colour that has been used in Japan since the Heian Period (794-1192). In Kabuki Theatre, this is one of the three colours of the final closing curtain. It is a...

Details from Solid Ink This reddish yellow is connected to Buddhism in Japan. I think it is a nice base colour for tigers as well as for metal pieces of samurai armour. This goes well with a bright...

Details from Solid Ink This colour is derived from the flower of the same name, Kikyo, and has been used since the Heian Era (794-1192). This bluish purple is very dignified and is suitable for the...

Details from Solid Ink This colour is a deeper blue, similar to a toned down ultramarine. This colour has been associated with men's clothing for many years in Japan. I like using this for samurai...

Details from Solid Ink This colour is meant to be used with Fudo Blue Black. These two colours together can be used to create a powerful Fudo Myo-o. If you desire to create a bit lighter toned,...

Details from Solid Ink This colour was based on the colour of the body of Fudo Myo-o. In the Jyu-Kyu Kan text, the skin colouration of Fudo Myo-o is described as blue-black. While there are other...

Details from Solid Ink This reddish brown colour was popularized during the Edo Period (1603-1867). In Japanese irezumi this colour has been used for a very long time, since the days when colours...