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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2024.1.12

Can you read? The hint for Japan's traditional color ``Osho Gonato'' starts with ``Omeshi''










What is Japan's traditional color "Osho Gonato"?




The greyish, astringent blue color is Osumigo-nato. It has the meaning of ``Omeshi Chirimen'', which is woven by arranging two warp threads of different colors, and the word ``Omeshi'' comes from the fact that it was a high-quality crepe that was favored by the 2th shogun, Ienari Tokugawa. It was given a name. A storeroom is a dark room where clothes and furniture are stored. It is a word named after the meaning of a dark place.





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Gosho is an honorific word for "to wear." Tokugawa Ienari was one of the longest-lived shoguns of all time, and is said to have had 16 wives and concubines, and 53 children. ``Oshogonato'' is pronounced as omeshionando.







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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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