Kuretake Ink-cafe™️ MEJI NO IRO Series - SHIKON Purple

The "MEIJINOIRO" series is a beautiful selection of coloured inks inspired by popular colors from the Meiji era of Japan.

The Meiji era is an era of Japanese history which extended from 1868 to 1912.
Each color has a history that originates from that era. Please enjoy using this ink, and be reminded of the old days of Japan.

It can be used with fountain pens, glass pens, dip pens, Kuretake Karappo-pens, and more.

What is SHIKON?

Meiji era is also called "the purple era" because "purple" or "light purple" was often used in women's clothing as a chic or cool color. "Purple" has been one of the trendy colors since the Meiji era.

Download and print your own colour card here.

Made in Japan