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2024.7.11

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










What is the traditional Japanese color "Masuka-iro"?




During the An'ei and Tenmei eras of the Edo period, Masuhana-iro was created by adding a more subdued tone to the then-popular light blue. It is a pale blue with a grayish tint. It was invented by Ichikawa Danjuro V, a popular kabuki actor in Edo, and became popular among connoisseurs when it was used in the Ichikawa family's family art. The color name "Masuhana" is a combination of "flower color (indigo)", which is lighter than indigo and darker than light blue, and "Mitsumasu", the Ichikawa family crest, and means "Ichikawa family flower color".





Masuhana color = Masuhanairo

 

This is a color that has been known since ancient times, and is a dull color of "hanairo (indigo blue)", which is lighter than indigo and darker than asagi. "Masuhanairo" is pronounced "masuhanairo".







R87 G124 B138 #57 / Masuhanairo




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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