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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2023.12.19

Can you read? Japanese traditional color “Wisteria yellow”? But Fujishiro? But not










What is Japan's traditional color "Wisteria Yellow"?




A warm, bright yellow color dyed with vegetable pigments from gamboge, an evergreen tree of the Hypericum family that is native to Southeast Asia. It has a very long history, and mauve yellow is also used in the treasure ``Urushi Kinpaku Enoban,'' which is housed in the Shosoin Temple in Nara. It is also called "Shiou" as an ancient name.





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Fuji yellow is a color used in Japanese painting paint and Yuzen dyeing. ``Fujio'' is pronounced ``Touou.''







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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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