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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2024.6.4

Can you read? Japanese traditional color "Anseki Koro" does not read as "easy"

What is the traditional Japanese color “Anseki-iro”?






The reddish color is reminiscent of a pomegranate fruit. Sometimes it refers to the orange color of the petals rather than the fruit. The word "pomegranate" conjures up images of garnet-like red, but in Japan, people have long preferred to compare it to the color of a flower rather than a fruit, so it refers to the bright orange flower color, which is the original color of a pomegranate. It is said that This dyeing method has a long history, with pomegranate cultivation beginning in the early Heian period.





Anseite color = pomegranate color

 

By changing the mordant (the process of fixing the dye to the fibers) from the bark or pericarp, a variety of colors were created, including purple-brown, dark blue-black, brown, yellow-brown, golden yellow, and dark brown. ``Anseki Koiro'' is read as ``Zakuroiro''.







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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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