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2023.12.7

Can you read? Japan's traditional color "Jinsanko" is not pronounced as "Jinsanko?"













What is Japan's traditional color "Jinsanko"?

 

Jinsanku is a medium red color with a slight yellow tinge. It is a traditional color dyed with madder or suho without using safflower, and is said to have been used on the lining of women's clothing during the Edo period. The color name, Jinzo, is taken from the name of Kikyoya Jinzaburo in Chojamachi, Kyoto, who created the red color from madder. The idea of ​​creating colors that were once prohibited by the shogunate is something that remains unchanged today and in the past.





Jinsanko = Jinzamomi

 

 

Beni, which was very expensive in Edo at the time, was prohibited, but since Jinsanko was cheap, it was not prohibited and was loved by many common people. “Jinsanko” is pronounced as “Jinzamomi”.







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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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