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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2025.1.27

Can you read it? The traditional Japanese color "Strawberry Color" - the red, sweet and sour color of that fruit has a name










What is the traditional Japanese color "Strawberry color"?




The strawberry color is a slightly purple-tinged red, like a vividly colored strawberry. The strawberry mentioned here refers to the "Dutch strawberry" that was brought to Japan by the Nanban ships at the end of the Edo period. Before that, raspberries were known as strawberries, but strawberry cultivation became popular after the Meiji period, and the strawberries available today are newly introduced varieties or their descendants.





Strawberry color = strawberry color

 

In Christianity, it is said that the Virgin Mary loved strawberries very much, and strawberry patterns are often sewn onto her clothes. "Ichigo-iro" is pronounced "ichigo-iro."







R181 G73 B91 #B5495B / Strawberry 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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