Dyed

Ink seeps through the brush, slowly spreading across the hanji with an uncertain flow and direction. The paper, holding the ink, sways gently in the wind. What once soaked the surface now lifts with the breeze, subtly tinting the air with its scent. A deep aroma, like the lingering trace of charred wood, feels light and fresh when carried by the wind. Monotone. Black and white in stark contrast. Yet still, something blurred, something slowly bleeding at the edges. It moves with weight, while leaving behind the lightest, most unpredictable traces.

Dyed is a tribute to the East Asian tradition of making inksticks for art and calligraphy from a blend of burned pine soot and natural binders, a process which infuses the finished product with a weighty, smoky aroma. The fragrance draws on this deep, charred woodsiness, contrasting it with the brightness of fresh citrus, a hint of savory walnut, and refreshing notes of fresh pine and clean, herbal eucalyptus. The result is a uniquely compelling and sparsely beautiful fragrance that balances darkness and light; the scent of ink on parchment, drying in the afternoon breeze.