The dark yellow-red dyed with oak tree yellow and Soho red, vinegar, lye, etc. is a color called ``absolutely prohibited'' worn by the emperor during important ceremonies, and even today, only the emperor is allowed to wear it. It is a traditional color with a long history. The yellow oak-dyed robe worn by the Emperor is said to change its color exquisitely when exposed to sunlight or under lamplight, making it a very difficult color to dye.
Yellow oak dye = korozen
The Seiden Ceremony for the Enthronement of the Emperor in 2019 (Reiwa XNUMX) was described as "brown-gold" by overseas media. ``Kohashizome'' is pronounced ``Korozen''.
DIC-N770/Korozen
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