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2025.1.17

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










What is the traditional Japanese color "deep purple"?




It is a deep purple with a blackish hue, dyed with charcoal juice and vinegar using purple root. It was adopted as the color indicating the highest rank in the "Twelve Ranks of Caps" established by Prince Shotoku in the 11th year of the reign of Empress Suiko (603). Later deep purple and black-purple colors were also thought to be similar colors, and were highly valued as symbols of rank and status. Even within the same hue, darker colors indicate higher rank and lighter colors indicate lower rank, and in the "Ryo Gikai," deep purple robes were used as the formal attire for first-rank vassals, the highest rank.





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Deep purple is a good old traditional color that has been passed down through the ages as a special color symbolizing authority and nobility in ancient Japan. "Deep purple" is pronounced "kokimurasaki".







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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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