More than just ink, kokeiro—literally “moss color”—embodies Kyoto’s quiet harmony between nature and craft. Created by TAG Stationery in collaboration with the Kyoto Plant Dyeing Laboratory, this dye-based ink draws on centuries of color tradition to capture the tranquil beauty of moss-covered stones and temple gardens.
That it comes from Kyoto feels fitting: the city is home to the famed Moss Temple (Saihō-ji), where entry once required a reservation by postcard. Like the temple itself, Kokeiro reflects Japan’s reverence for moss, its endurance, subtlety, and serenity.
We discovered this ink at TAG Stationery’s flagship store in Kyoto—a stationery lover’s paradise of calligraphy pens, handmade papers, washi tapes, and charming card and envelope sets. We were immediately drawn to the beauty of the little white boxes with splashes of ink across the front.
Experimenting with Kokeiro’s green ink is a delight: the color reveals new tones in every light, much like moss itself. Dissolvable in water, it invites expressive writing, drawing, and washes.
Maker/s: TAG Stationery and the Kyoto Plant Dyeing Laboratory
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Materials: 40 ml glass bottle and dye-based ink
Dimensions: 2 in x 1.5 in x 2.75 in (5 cm x 3.8 cm x 7 cm)
Weight: 5 oz (142 grams)
More than just ink, kokeiro—literally “moss color”—embodies Kyoto’s quiet harmony between nature and craft. Created by TAG Stationery in collaboration with the Kyoto Plant Dyeing Laboratory, this dye-based ink draws on centuries of color tradition to capture the tranquil beauty of moss-covered stones and temple gardens.
That it comes from Kyoto feels fitting: the city is home to the famed Moss Temple (Saihō-ji), where entry once required a reservation by postcard. Like the temple itself, Kokeiro reflects Japan’s reverence for moss, its endurance, subtlety, and serenity.
We discovered this ink at TAG Stationery’s flagship store in Kyoto—a stationery lover’s paradise of calligraphy pens, handmade papers, washi tapes, and charming card and envelope sets. We were immediately drawn to the beauty of the little white boxes with splashes of ink across the front.
Experimenting with Kokeiro’s green ink is a delight: the color reveals new tones in every light, much like moss itself. Dissolvable in water, it invites expressive writing, drawing, and washes.
Maker/s: TAG Stationery and the Kyoto Plant Dyeing Laboratory
Origin: Kyoto, Japan
Materials: 40 ml glass bottle and dye-based ink
Dimensions: 2 in x 1.5 in x 2.75 in (5 cm x 3.8 cm x 7 cm)
Weight: 5 oz (142 grams)
