Horitomo

Developed by Horitomo to achieve the perfect tones for Japanese backgrounds, or just Japanese black and grey tattooing in general.This set include...

These tones were developed and tested by Master Horitomo, with his experience in traditional Japanese tattooing, we were able to achieve the colors...

Bengara This reddish brown color was popularized during the Edo Period (1603-1867). In Japanese irezumi this color has been used for a very long ti...

Fudo Blue Black This color was based on the color of the body of Fudo Myo-o. In the Jyu-Kyu Kan text, the skin coloration of Fudo Myo-o is describe...

Fudo Blue Grey This color is meant to be used with Fudo Blue Black. These two colors together can be used to create a powerful Fudo Myo-o. If you d...

Gunjo This color is a deeper blue, similar to a toned down ultramarine. This color has been associated with men's clothing for many years in Japan....

Kikyo This color 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 d...

Koji This reddish yellow is connected to Buddhism in Japan. I think it is a nice base color for tigers as well as for metal pieces of samurai armor...

Moegi This is a color that has been used in Japan since the Heian Period (794-1192). In Kabuki Theatre, this is one of the three colors of the fina...

Odo This color is a yellowish brown ochre tone reminiscent of straw and the materials related to woodwork. I would also use these for the clothing ...

Sakura This pink was created with the cherry blossom flower in mind. In old irezumi, Shu was used for these flowers, but this modern color is more ...

Shinbashi Towards the end of the Meiji Era (1868-1912) this color was popular amongst the geisha of the Shinbashi district in Tokyo. It is a reserv...

Shu This color exists between red and orange and is a classic color of Japan. In Japanese irezumi this color has been used for a very long time, si...

Wakanae This light subtle green is based on the color of young sprouted rice. It is suitable for Buddhist pieces, kimono patterns and the underside...