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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2023.12.21

Can you read? Japan's traditional color ``Jorohanairo'' is not ``Jorobanairo''










What is Japan's traditional color "Jorohanairo"?




The jorō flower color is a bright greenish-yellow color similar to the flower of Ominaeshi, one of the seven autumn herbs that has been popular in Japan since the Manyoshu era. It is said that the name has various origins, but it is said that the combination of the words ``Omina = woman'' and ``Eshi (heshi) = pressure'' means that it is a flower so beautiful that it overwhelms women. There is also.





Jōrohanairo = Ominae Shiro

 

 

Jōroka, also called memory grass, is mentioned many times in Manyoshu. ``Jōrohanairo'' is read as Ominae Shiro.







R221G210B59 #DDD23B/Jirohanairo (Ominae Shiro)




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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