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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2023.11.8

Can you read? Do you know Japan's traditional color "Fujiiro"? This is the school flag color of Waseda University.













A rich, deep, lustrous red color with a slight black tinge. In the Heian period classified Kanji-contrastive dictionary ``Wamyo Rui Jusho'', the names of pigments include 烟子, Yanshi, and Swallow fat. It is thought that the name originates from the red fat color used in . In Japan, it is said to be the color of pickled plums.





Dark brown = dark red

 

 

The dark brown color also appears in the maiden poetry collection ``Midaregami'' by Akiko Yosano, who was known as a poet of passion. ``Amber color'' is pronounced as ``red-colored''.







R159G53B58 #9F353A/Amber 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

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