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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2023.10.3

Can you read? Tsuchiiro, the traditional color of Japan? Not. The soil used for mud dyeing













It is a traditional color that is deeper and darker than ink, but is a little different from pure black. Nirke refers to the black mud that sinks to the bottom of the water, and in ancient Japan this black mud was used to dye fabrics. According to the Yoro Ritsuryo code established in 757, yellow was the color of the lowest class of clothing. Today, ``doro dyeing'', which uses mud as a mordant, has been passed down in Kumejima Tsumugi, Oshima Tsumugi, Kuro Hachijo, etc.





Yellow color = chestnut color

 

 

Mud dyeing is a natural dyeing method that does not use chemicals, so it is environmentally friendly and allows you to express natural colors. ``Nigeria'' is pronounced as ``kuriiro''.







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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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