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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2023.11.15

Can you read? It is not the traditional Japanese color "Tokiwa-iro"













Evergreen is the color of the leaves of evergreen trees such as pine and cedar, which remain green throughout the year, and is a bright green with a slight brown tinge. In the Edo period, green was favored as a good luck color, and as a color that celebrates the ever-changing green, it is also said to be a color that symbolizes the wish for permanence, longevity, and prosperity. The etymology of Tokiwa comes from "Tokoiwa" (a rock that never changes).





Tokiwairo = Tokiwairo

 

 

A symbol of eternal youth and longevity. Mt. Rokko in Hyogo Prefecture offers a view of evergreen color. ``Tokiwairo'' is pronounced as Tokiwairo.







R27G129B62 #1B813E/Tokiwa 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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