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-They used to call those who make this "BENI" "BENI SHO".
-And here comes out technique of essentializing such small amount of red pigment.
-As an ingredient for "KOMACHI BENI", the color taken from BENI MOCHI of Yamagata is much more beautiful.
-You may not always get it right even if you've seen it or already know how to do it.
-Creation of BENI and painting of BENI both require trained technique and good sense of craftsmen.
-"BENI (rouge) " is expensive; so I think there are more MAIKOs that use western type rouge.
->But I believe those customers who buy it are convinced with the worth of "BENI (rouge) "
-We worked hard to make something that is suitable for these cups.
The interview with the craftman is available for those who read Japanese. Enjoy it!
Japanese interview

Japanese Red is "BENI" "BENI" is the natural red pigment that can be obtained from BENI BANA (safflower), but only in such a small amount. Since ancient times, "BENI" painted within sake cups or small plates has habitually been used as rouge in Japan. "KOMACHI BENI" is the traditional Japanese rouge with such treasured "BENI". When slightly put on lips, they will delicately turn pink, and when applied additional coats, they will turn deep red... you can enjoy many types of color with one "BENI".

ISEHAN HONTEN is the only sales company that continues to make this 100% natural BENI flower rouge "KOMACHI BENI" today with an unchanged manufacturing method since the Edo era. This is an esoteric method that has been passed on by BENI SHO (BENI masters) since the company's establishment in 1825. With the best ingredient and technique of these masters, "KOMACHI BENI" presents glamorous colors. The metallic green that changes delicately according to the angle transforms into such bright red color when soaked with water. The technique and commitment to "BENI" creation have been succeeded until today as a Japanese culture, transcending time and fascinating a great number of people. This graceful and distinguished bright color of "BENI" is surely and truly the traditional Japanese RED.

How to use "KOMACHI BENI"
1. Soak the lip brush or fingertips with a good amount of water and dissolve BENI well before use. The color changes depending on the amount of water.
2. If you wish to make it deep red, please apply additional coats.

Number of Use
It differs on individuals depending on how to use it, but 30-40 times would be a rough guide.

Storing
BENI dislikes light and humidity, so please store in the provided presentation box away from high temperature, moisture, and direct sunlight after use.
* Since it uses natural ingredients, the iridescent color will turn red with time, but this is not detrimental with quality.
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No.ISN1____ Komachi-Beni Kiku
Price: ¥12,000
Usage:

lips painting with a wet paintbrush
Material: 100% safflower
Design:
in a chrysanthemum-designed sake cup
Size:
?(D)x?(H) mm

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No.ISN2____ Komachi-Beni Sakura __________________
Price: ¥12,000
Usage:

lips painting with a wet paintbrush
Material: 100% safflower
Design:
in a cherry blossoms-designed sake cup
Size:
?(D)x?(H) mm

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No.ISN3____ Komachi-Beni Syakunage __________________
Price: ¥12,000
Usage:

lips painting with a wet paintbrush
Material: 100% safflower
Design:
in a rosebay-designed sake cup
Size:
?(D)x?(H) mm

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No.ISN4____ Komachi-Beni Tsubaki
Price: ¥12,000
Usage:

lips painting with a wet paintbrush
Material: 100% safflower
Design:
in a camellia-designed sake cup
Size:
?(D)x?(H) mm

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