Momoshiocha (100 salt tea)Momoshiocha (100 salt tea)

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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2024.11.25

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










What is the traditional Japanese color "Hyakushiocha"?




Hyakushio-cha is a dark brown color with a reddish tint, similar to chocolate, that has been dyed many times. "Hyaku" means "a large number of times," and "shio" means "dipping," like the "Yatsuiri" dye. The Edo period book "Somemono Juho-ki" states that "Yokan-iro" means Momoshiho-cha," which shows that yokan-iro was the same color as Hyakushio-cha. Also, when the ink-dyed robes of monks faded and took on a reddish hue, they were sometimes described as yokan-iro.





Momoshiocha = 100 salt tea

 

 
There are several theories about the origin of the word "momo" for "hundred." One theory is that it was an old Japanese word, and the other is that it was pronounced "momo" because of the large number. "Hyakushiocha" is pronounced momoshiocha.







R114G73B56 #724938 / Momoshiocha (XNUMX salt tea)




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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