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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2024.5.30

Can you read? Traditional Japanese color ``Tetsugonado'' is not pronounced ``Tetsugyonando''










What is Japan's traditional color "Tetsugonato"?




A dark greenish blue color, meaning an iron-colored storehouse. The color name was often found in the "Yoshii Tokichi Dye Sample Book" from the middle of the Edo period, the "Osawa Zenshichi Dye Sample Book" from the latter half of the Edo period, and the dye sample book from the early Meiji period. It is a color that is said to have been commonly used in the era. In the Edo period, when solid colors were preferred, rather than just a trendy color, Tetsugonato was a standard color that was used on a daily basis.





Tetsuonando = Tetsuonando

 

In the Edo period book ``Quick Guide to Dyeing,'' there are descriptions of dyeing methods such as ``low-zome sky blue, palm, water, equal parts, round kane, colored, and vinegar.'' ``Tetsuonado'' is pronounced as Tetsuonando.







R37 G83 B89 #255359/Tetsuonando




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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