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Learn about Japan's traditional colors

2024.12.31

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










What is the traditional Japanese color "Shiroren"?




Shiraneiro refers to the white of white-degummed silk. Shiraneiro is a method of degumming raw silk to remove the yellowness, resulting in the lustrous pure white color of silk. One of the oldest color names in Japan is said to be "white," but since many of these colors still retained the color of the fabric, pure white white silk was considered special.





White brick = Shironeri

 

In the "Courtesy of Clothing," white was considered to be the color that symbolized holiness. It represented innocence and purity, and was thought to have a special presence as a sacred color related to Shinto rituals. "Shironeri" is pronounced "shironeri."







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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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