• Handmade Han Purple natural watercolor paint half pan displayed on a textured watercolor painting. Crafted from pure single-pigment synthetic purple inspired by ancient Chinese pigment technology, offering vivid violet tones perfect for fine art, historical illustration, and restoration work. An exceptional eco-friendly gift for watercolor artists, history lovers, and collectors who value small-batch, archival-quality, all-natural handmade pigments.
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Han Purple

Han Purple

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Description

Han Purple is our exquisitely hand-crafted watercolor paint made with an extremely concentrated, high-quality single source pigment. Every pan is meticulously hand mulled, filled, and labeled, using only pure local honey and a small amount of all natural, pure gum arabic to achieve an exceptionally concentrated and richly textured pigment.


Han Purple is a vivid, luminous purple that is the ancient synthetic pigment first developed in China during the Western Han Dynasty. Chemically known as barium copper silicate, this historic pigment is prized for its striking hue and cultural significance in ceramics, murals, and sculpture. Our Han Purple showcases that same brilliant, powerful purple with subtle granulation and semi-opaque coverage. Ideal for expressive washes, dramatic highlights, and historic palettes, Han Purple adds intensity and depth to any work rooted in antiquity or experimentation.


Key Features

Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional quality.


Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our watercolors are hand mulled on a glass slab and hand packed to preserve the integrity of the pigment.


Maximum Pigment Load: Designed to provide maximum color saturation, our formula contains no artificial additives or fillers


Recommended Use: Best used with a gum arabic medium to achieve optimal reactivation and fluidity.


Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Synthetic inorganic pigment (barium copper silicate)

Source: Reconstructed using traditional methods and mineral components

Origin: China (historical)

Lightfastness: Excellent

Opacity: Semi-opaque with soft granulation

Other Names: Chinese Purple, BaCuSi₄O₁₀

Color Index Code: N/A


Production Process

Our watercolors are created with passion and precision. The pigment is carefully hand mulled and then mixed with pure local honey, ensuring an exceptionally concentrated and vibrant product. The entire process is carried out by hand—from mixing and mulling to filling and labeling—so you can be confident in the artisanal quality of every pan.


Usage & Care

For professional and consistent results, we recommend using a gum arabic medium. Please store in a secure area away from children and pets, and dispose of any waste in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with all local, state, and national regulations.


If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.