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Beguiling Beni: Safflower Red in Japanese Fashion

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Until 31st March 2024

10am-5:45pm

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V&A

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The Japanese dye 'beni', made from safflower petals, produces red hues and an iridescent green. This display reveals its many uses in fashion, from heel-less shoes by Noritaka Tatehana, to textiles, cosmetics and ukiyo-e woodblock prints.