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2025.3.20

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










What is the traditional Japanese color "Fujimurasaki"?




Fujimurasaki is a purple color based on the color of the beautiful wisteria flower, with a slightly darker bluish hue. As the color name suggests, it is a slightly darker expression of the elegant and pale color of the wisteria flower, and was particularly popular from the Meiji to Taisho eras. At the time, vivid colors were created with the import of chemical dyes, and it is said that they became popular among the fashionable tastes influenced by the Meiji and Enlightenment eras. There are many other colors that bear the name of wisteria, such as Usufuuji, Benifuji, Wakufuji, Komachifuji, and Aofuji, which became popular one after another.





Fujimurasaki = Fujimurasaki

 

Fujimurasaki has been loved by people throughout the ages, and its beauty is still passed down today, but in modern times, these colors are increasingly being referred to simply as "purple." Fujimurasaki is pronounced "fuji murasaki."







DIC Japanese Traditional Colors: R138 G107 B190 #8A6BBE/Fujimurasaki




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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