Introduction about :
Shu-urushiiro (Vermilion Lacquer Color)
A unique red deeply rooted in the spiritual culture of the Japanese people.
This color has long been revered as a symbol of prayer, a mark of prestige, and an element of beauty that adorns spaces.
Such sensitivity to color has breathed within Japanese spirituality since ancient times. From archaeological sites across Japan, pottery and human bones colored with vermilion have been unearthed, revealing that red was used in rituals as a sacred hue symbolizing “life,” “rebirth,” and “purification.”
The Red of Vermilion Lacquer: Cinnabar and Bengara
The vivid red of Shu-urushiiro originates from two pigments:
1-Cinnabar (Shinsha)
A mercury sulfide ore that emits a vibrant, life-affirming red when polished.
Ancient legends tell of vessels coated with this pigment to “detect poison” due to its mercury content, historically used in ceremonial cups for rulers.
2-Bengara (Red Iron Oxide)
An iron-based pigment yielding a deeper, muted red.
Prized for its durability, it has been widely applied in architectural exteriors and lacquerware.
The Meaning of Color Across Cultures
- In the West, red represents alchemical transformation and spiritual unity.
- In the East, vermilion symbolizes life force and rebirth, revered in sacred rituals.
Shu-urushiiro inherits this “spiritual legacy of color,” evolving within Japanese aesthetics as a hue embodying dignity and refined beauty.
Vietnam Musashi Paint – June 2025
Experience the Depth of Shu-urushiiro
A profound color that whispers the meaning and history within its pigment. It cloaks spaces and forms with spiritual depth and elegance.
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