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2024.5.7

Can you read? Traditional Japanese color “Hatoha Nezumi” is not pronounced “Hatoha Nezumi”










What is Japan's traditional color "Hatoha Nezumi"?




Pigeon is a general term for birds belonging to the pigeon family. In ancient times, it was used as a traditional communication pigeon and was considered a symbol of peace. Hatoba Nezumi, from which the word pigeon was used, began to be dyed in the late Edo period, and continued to be popular from the Meiji period onwards, along with traditional colors such as mauve. The new and old dyeing commentary and coloring sheet for the ``Handbook for Model Festivals'' states that ``Hato Haizumi Yamabato Iroto are not available in this color separately,'' and a purplish gray color chart is published. .





Hatoba Mouse = Hatoba Mouse

 

It is a grayish mauve color that can be seen on the feathers near the back of the mountain pigeon. ``Hatoba Nezumi'' is pronounced Hatoba Nezumi.







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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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