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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2024.11.7

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










What is the traditional Japanese color "Fox Color"?




"Fox color" is a light brown color like the fur on a fox's back. Rather than expressing the beauty of the color, it is often used to describe foods such as bread or rice cakes that have been deliciously toasted, such as "the surface is turning a golden brown." Color names derived from animals are relatively rare among traditional Japanese colors, but this name has been used since ancient times because foxes were familiar to us.





Fox color = Kitsuneiro

 

Foxes are sacred animals in Japanese Shinto. In particular, at Inari Shrines, foxes have been worshipped as messengers of the gods. For this reason, statues of foxes are often placed at the entrances of Inari Shrines, and foxes are considered symbols of fertility and prosperity in business. "Fox color" is pronounced kitsune-iro.







R155 G110 B35 #9B6E23 / Fox color




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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