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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2023.12.30

Can you read? Traditional Japanese color “Benchoo dyeing” starts with “bottle”










What is Japan's traditional color "Benchoko dyeing"...




Betel dye is an elegant black-brown color made from betel nut, an evergreen tree of the palm family that grows from India to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. In addition to dyeing, betel nut has been used for medicinal purposes and as a scented wood, and is a luxury item in Asia, where it is sometimes used in ways similar to tobacco. It was also called ``Binrojiguro''.





Beetroot dyeing = bottle rojizome

 

 

It is said that betel citrus was the finest color used to dye the black crests of Japanese clothing, the formal clothing worn by men during the Edo period. ``Benchoko dye'' is pronounced as ``binrojizome''.







R58G50B38 #3A3226/Benchoo dyed




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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