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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2024.6.11

Can you read? Japanese traditional color "Kurobeniume" is not pronounced "Kurobeniume"










What is Japan's traditional color "Kokukobai"?




Kurokobai is so dark that it appears to be black at first glance, and its color can also be seen as red-ish black or black-ish red. In Ihara Saikaku's Ukiyo Zoshi ``Man no Bun Hanko'' (Genroku 9, 1696), there is a description of ``Old kosodes for imperial ceremonies (omitted), black and red kosodes with the sewn foil of imperial carriages'', which indicates that this is a gorgeous kosode fabric. It is said that it was loved for its color.





Kurokobai = Kurokobai

 

It is a color name for dyeing that dates back to the Edo period, and is said to have been used for Noh costumes, which are famous for their extravagant costumes. ``Kurokobai'' is pronounced ``Kurokobai.''







R63 G43 B54 #3F2B369D/Kurokobai




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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