What is the traditional Japanese color "mulberry color"?
The deep reddish purple that resembles ripe mulberries is called mulberry color. In ancient times, it was called "mulberry dye" and this subdued color was widely used. The "Tosei Dyeing Kanji" published in 9 describes the dyeing method, saying that by first dyeing lightly with the bark of the sweet plum tree and then dyeing it again with a decoction of mulberry wood, a deep, rich color is created. The "Shozoku Shikii" from 7 states that "it is the color of mulberry fruit, reddish-black," which shows that people at that time valued the color of ripe mulberries.
Mulberry color = Kuwanomiiro
Mulberry fruit has been eaten as a fruit since ancient times, and its leaves were an important resource indispensable for sericulture. The deep color of the fruit was also highly valued as a dye, and it was deeply connected to daily life. "Mulberry fruit color" is pronounced "kuwanomiiro."
DIC Traditional Japanese Colors: R100 G54 B60 #64363C / Mulberry Color
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