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2023.6.7

Can you read? Japanese traditional color It is also read as taiko, but you may not be able to imagine another reading.















 

 

The color looks like the safflower dye has faded, which is why it is called taiboku. Dark safflower dyeing was a color that noble people were allowed to wear. For those in a lower rank and the common people, we introduced theOne loaf dyedAndfaded scarletRelatively pale colors such as faded colors were allowed. Fading red is one of them. Although it is a faded color, the soft pink color is a color that makes your skin look beautiful and stands out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





Fading = Arazome

 

 

The English name is Old Rose. A beautiful pink with a faded, slightly dull tone, that is ``teiboku''. It is read as arazome or taiko.

 







DIC-N968/Taiko, Arazome




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
Reference color sample: DIC Japanese traditional colors

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