{"product_id":"pomegranate-yellow-lake-pigment-425137986","title":"Pomegranate Yellow Lake Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePomegranate Lake is a natural lake pigment derived from the rind of the Punica granatum (pomegranate) fruit. The pigment is extracted through a historical dyeing process that involves mordanting the natural tannins present in the fruit with an alum mordant. This produces a warm reddish-orange to soft pink hue, depending on the processing method and pH conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pigment is prized for its organic origin and unique color variation, offering soft, earthy reds and pinks that blend well with other natural pigments. It is traditionally used in watercolor, tempera, and textile dyeing, providing a rich and delicate warmth to artwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncient Civilizations (Pre-5th Century CE): Pomegranate dye has been used since antiquity, particularly in Persian, Indian, and Mediterranean textile arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedieval to Renaissance Period (5th\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e16th Century CE): Widely used in illuminated manuscripts and botanical dyeing practices in Europe and the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern Revival (17th Century \u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e Present): Reclaimed by historical artists and natural pigment enthusiasts for its soft red hues and sustainable, plant-based production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Type: Natural Lake Pigment \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSource: Punica granatum (Pomegranate) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of Origin: Mediterranean, Middle East, South Asia \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable Mediums: Watercolor, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic, Encaustic, Cold Wax, Casein, Milk, Swedish Flour, Lime \/ Fresco, Violin \/ Varnish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightfastness: Moderate \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpacity: Translucent \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Names: Pomegranate Red, Natural Pomegranate Lake, Punica Lake \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor Index Code: NA (Natural Organic Pigment)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"2 Grams","offer_id":47875239575774,"sku":"PL-424-0000-0002g","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams","offer_id":47875239608542,"sku":"PL-424-0000-0010g","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Grams","offer_id":47875239641310,"sku":"PL-424-0000-0020g","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/461ae4d8-d941-4702-906f-a8448c41c8ef-copy.jpg?v=1769982485","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/pomegranate-yellow-lake-pigment-425137986","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}