Rusty Iron Storeroom (Sabi Tetsuonando)Rusty Iron Storeroom (Sabi Tetsuonando)

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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2023.11.24

Can you read? Traditional Japanese color “Sabitetsu Onato” Rusty iron? It's not about wabi-sabi.













The iron is a dark greenish blue, and the storeroom is a dark blue. The traditional color that is a combination of these colors is Sabitetsu Gonato. "Sabi" does not mean rusty iron, but rather it is a depressing, dull color, which is similar to "sabi" in "wabi-sabi", which expresses a unique Japanese feeling. It is said that in the late Edo period, such elusive color names became popular.





Rusutetsuonando = Rusutetsuonando

 

 

It is a color derived from Gonato color, and when mixed with rust iron, the tone becomes dark and sour. ``Sabitetetsu Onato'' is pronounced as ``Sabitetetsuonando''.







R64G91B85 #405B55/Rusted Iron Storage Door (Sabi Tetsuonando)




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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