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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2023.7.13

Can you read? It is not pronounced iris, which is the traditional Japanese color ``iris color''.













The irises, which are at their best in June, are traditional garden plants that were created in various varieties during the Edo period. The original species has three-petaled flowers. You can enjoy a wide variety of irises, including six-flowered flowers and double-flowered flowers, which have been improved through repeated hybridization. During the drizzling rainy season, the graceful appearance of the flowers blooming with water droplets on their petals is impressive. The language of flowers is "good news".

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





Iris color = Soubiro

 

 

A mature, adult purple that is moist and calming. That is "iris color". It is read as Sobuiro.

 







DIC-N921/Iris color




What is “Learn about Japan’s traditional colors”?
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.

 

 


Reference books: “Beautiful Japanese Traditional Colors” published by PIE International, “365 Days of Poons Illustrated Book” written by Reki Seikatsu and published by Genkosha
Reference color sample: DIC Japanese traditional colors

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