Red and white oak (Akashiro Tsurubami)Red and white oak (Akashiro Tsurubami)

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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2024.3.26

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What is Japan's traditional color "red and white"...




Red and white oak, which has a light orange-like color, refers to the pale orange color that has a yellow tinge, which is the combination of the yellow of haze and the red of madder. Only the Emperor, the Crown Prince, and high-ranking officials above councilors were allowed to wear red and white, so it was the clothing color of the time when ordinary people were prohibited from wearing it. Also, in the long story "The Tale of Genji" from the middle of the Heian period, there is a description of it as "red and white oak".





Red and white oak = Akashiro Tsurubami

 

橡 in the color name is the old name for kunugi. Acorns have been used for dyeing since ancient times. ``Red and white 橡'' is read as Akashiro tsurubami.







R225G166B121 #E1A679/Red and white oak (Akashiro Tsurubami)




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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