ink-cafe Art nouveau color ink PERKIN MAUVE Established in 1902, Kuretake came into existence during the height of Art Nouveau, an aesthetic movement that began in Europe and swept across the world. Our palette pays homage to the irresistible allure of color lithography - the beloved medium of art for the masses. PERKIN MAUVE Queen Victoria"s dress at the Paris World"s Fair made Mauve hugely popular in the era of Art Nouveau. Many Art Nouveau posters depict women in mauve dresses. Developed by William Perkin, this color was the world"s first chemical dye. waterbased dye Country of Origin Japan