Solution of the coloring matter separated from safflowers is sold in a white ceramic bowl with a lid which prevents the color of beni from being worn out, a sake cup (light cannot enter the cup as long as it is turned over), or a seashell, after being spread with a number of coats on such a container and dried up.
紅花から分離した色素の溶液を、紅が退色しないように蓋が付いた白色の陶器の椀や猪口（伏せておけば光が入らないため）、あるいは貝殻に何度も塗り重ねて乾燥させた状態で販売されている。