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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2023.9.13

Can you read? ``Shuka'' is not read as Shuka. Colors of Ono Komachi-themed dance costumes in Kyoto













A deep red color that is a combination of the red of safflower and the yellow of gardenia, giving it a warm, slightly yellowish feel. Because it was a color that easily faded, a poem written by Otomo Sakagamirome in "Manyoshu" was written about the changeable nature of the heart, saying, ``When I say my thoughts, my heart turns vermilion, and my heart fades.'' I am. Zhuhua was sometimes given the characters ``Tang棣'', ``棠棣'', and ``Tsubasa vinegar''.





Shuka = ​​Hanezu

 

 

At Kyoto's Zuishin-in Temple, which is associated with Ononokomachi, the Hanezu Odori dance is held every March in which people dance in maroon costumes. ``Shuka'' is pronounced ``Hanezu''.







DIC-N961/Hanezu




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

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