What is Japan's traditional color "Obaku"?
Obaku is a bright bright yellow. The inner bark of a deciduous tree belonging to the Rutaceae family is crushed to make a decoction, which is then roasted with lye or alum and dyed. The ``baku'' in the color name has the meaning of skin/skin, and it was also written as ``yellow skin'' because the inside of the bark of the yellowfin tree is yellow. The bark of the yellowfin tree is also called ``Oubaku,'' and was used not only as a dye but also as a herbal medicine.
Obaku = Kihada
Obaku paper dyed with Obaku tree has insect repellent properties and was used for things such as writing papers for scriptures, official documents of Shosoin, and daifuku books for merchants. ``Obaku'' is pronounced ``kiha''.
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We will also introduce beautiful traditional Japanese colors, how to read their kanji, and the background behind the colors. Let's enjoy together the Japanese sensibilities that have been passed down since ancient times.
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