Can you read? Traditional Japanese color “Kariyasu-iro” is not pronounced “Karian”

What is the traditional Japanese color “Kariyasu color”?

Kariyasu is a plant of the grass family and is related to pampas grass and other plants. It is said that the name ``Kariyasuiro'' was given because it is easy to cut. It is said that Kariyasu dyeing has been valued for its high ``fastness'', which refers to the resistance to color fading or transfer. A passage in the ``Nihon Shoki'' also says, ``As the peasants of the world, they wear yellow clothes,'' and examples of Kariyasu dyeing have been confirmed in the collection of Shosoin in Nara Prefecture. Among the color names of yellow, it has the oldest history.

Kariyasu color = easy to understand

A greenish-yellow color dyed with caryasu decoction and lye. It has been used in combination with indigo as an essential ingredient for dyeing green. ``Kariyasuiro'' is read as ``Kariyasuro''.

R55G60B56 #373C38/Kariyasu color

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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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Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "shironuezumi" is not pronounced "hakunezumi"

Can you read it? Japanese traditional color "Kenpo-zome" is not pronounced "Kenpo-sen"

Can you read it? Japanese traditional color "Kenpo-zome" is not pronounced "Kenpo-sen"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Usuiro" is not pronounced "hasshoku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Usuiro" is not pronounced "hasshoku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Iwai tea" is not pronounced "gan'icha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Iwai tea" is not pronounced "gan'icha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ume-nezumi" is not pronounced "bainezumi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ume-nezumi" is not pronounced "bainezumi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Hakuren" is not pronounced "hakuneri"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Hakuren" is not pronounced "hakuneri"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Shotan-iro" is not pronounced "Shotan-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Shotan-iro" is not pronounced "Shotan-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kurohi" is not pronounced "Kokuhi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kurohi" is not pronounced "Kokuhi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "red lead" is not pronounced "namaritan"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "red lead" is not pronounced "namaritan"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Platinum" is not pronounced "shirogane"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Platinum" is not pronounced "shirogane"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Jikoucha" is not pronounced "jikoucha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Jikoucha" is not pronounced "jikoucha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Bengara-iro" is not pronounced "Ben-tsuka"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Bengara-iro" is not pronounced "Ben-tsuka"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ginshu" is not pronounced "ginaka"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ginshu" is not pronounced "ginaka"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kurotochi" is not pronounced "Kurotochi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kurotochi" is not pronounced "Kurotochi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Fukagawa Nezumi" is not pronounced "Shinkawa Nezumi".

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Fukagawa Nezumi" is not pronounced "Shinkawa Nezumi".

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mulberry dye" is not pronounced "Sousen"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Mulberry dye" is not pronounced "Sousen"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kousho Nezumi" is not pronounced "Kousho Nezumi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Kousho Nezumi" is not pronounced "Kousho Nezumi"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Hyakuencha" is not pronounced "Hyakuencha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Hyakuencha" is not pronounced "Hyakuencha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Usu-kaki" is not pronounced "haku-kaki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Usu-kaki" is not pronounced "haku-kaki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Rikyu White Tea" is not pronounced "Rikyu Shiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Rikyu White Tea" is not pronounced "Rikyu Shiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Utsugane" is not pronounced "Utsugane"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Utsugane" is not pronounced "Utsugane"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Umezome" is not pronounced "baizome"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Umezome" is not pronounced "baizome"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "zencha" is not pronounced "zencha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "zencha" is not pronounced "zencha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Fox Color" is not pronounced "koi-ro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Fox Color" is not pronounced "koi-ro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "seitan" is not pronounced "seitan"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "seitan" is not pronounced "seitan"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Yamabuki-iro" is not pronounced "sanfuki-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Yamabuki-iro" is not pronounced "sanfuki-iro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Usuka" is not pronounced "Hakkou"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Usuka" is not pronounced "Hakkou"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Aiumimatsucha" is not pronounced "Aiumimatsucha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Aiumimatsucha" is not pronounced "Aiumimatsucha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ochre" is not pronounced "kidoiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Ochre" is not pronounced "kidoiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Rikyu tea" is not pronounced "Toshikyu-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Rikyu tea" is not pronounced "Toshikyu-cha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Edo tea" is not pronounced "kotocha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Edo tea" is not pronounced "kotocha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Tonbishoku" is not pronounced "Tonbishoku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Tonbishoku" is not pronounced "Tonbishoku"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Chitose tea" is not pronounced "Chitosecha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Chitose tea" is not pronounced "Chitosecha"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sakegaki" is not pronounced "Sairakugaki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Sakegaki" is not pronounced "Sairakugaki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Shoukabeiro" is not pronounced "Shoukabeiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Shoukabeiro" is not pronounced "Shoukabeiro"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Terukaki" is not pronounced "shougaki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Terukaki" is not pronounced "shougaki"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Torinoko color" is not pronounced "chounoko"

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Torinoko color" is not pronounced "chounoko"