Watercolor - French Vermilion This handmade marbled paper is

This handmade marbled paper is all hand water marbled by artisans in Kathmandu

All three colors are natural iron-oxide pigments - clay deposits that over time have been saturated in limonite

It was even used as a rouge-like cosmetic in ancient West Asia

A bright orange-red vermilion pigment formulated synthetically to simulate the characteristics of the mineral pigment Vermilion and eliminate the use of mercury

Like any handcrafted paper

Watercolor - French Vermilion This handmade marbled paper isA bright orange red vermilion pigment formulated synthetically to simulate the characteristics of the mineral pigment Vermilion and eliminate the use of mercury. This rich color has high opacity, good lightfastness and a smooth texture. True Vermilion is a brilliant red pigment with a rich history of being used throughout history and around the world from Ancient Romes decorative arts and the illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages to lacquerware