ungen dyeing; gradational dyeing technique
A traditional Japanese dyeing method producing a repeated gradation from dense to diffuse color, used in Buddhist art and temple decorations during the Nara and Heian periods.
Ungen is a coloring technique often seen in Buddhist art of the Nara period.
Ungen is used for the borders of this mandala.
Standard kanji spelling for this dyeing technique.
Variant kanji form; 暈 suggests gradation.
The term 繧繝 (ungen) is of uncertain origin, but it is a traditional Japanese art term. The kanji 繧 and 繝 are rare and used specifically for this technique.