PURPLE We can say that purple is the most noble color. (“Kodai-murasaki” is the most typical.)Since ancient times, purple has be…Continue reading Japanese Traditional Colors – Purple
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Japanese Traditional Colors – Blue
BLUE Since ancient times, blue has been liked by the common people while purple has been a noble color.Especially, “ai-iro” line is one of t…Continue reading Japanese Traditional Colors – Blue
Japanese Traditional Colors – Green
GREEN Most of the greenish colors were generated by vegetation, and their names were also derived from vegetation as well as birds. *An exam…Continue reading Japanese Traditional Colors – Green
Kumo (Clouds)
Kumo (clouds) in Japanese traditional motif In ancient times, the Chinese people performed augury by observing the figure or color of clouds…Continue reading Kumo (Clouds)
Seigaiha (Blue sea and waves)
Seigaiha (Blue sea and waves) in Japanese traditional motif Geometrical or repetitive patterns are fine and repeating, and often used for th…Continue reading Seigaiha (Blue sea and waves)
Usagi (Rabbit)
Usagi (Rabbit) in Japanese traditional motif Rabbits have been popular with many Japanese people, and their motif has been used on various i…Continue reading Usagi (Rabbit)
Japanese Traditional Colors – Yellow
YELLOW In the ancient times, yellowish colors were generated by cape jasmine or chinese corktree. It is not clear why yellow is called “Ki(-…Continue reading Japanese Traditional Colors – Yellow
Japanese Traditional Colors – Brown & Orange
BROWN & ORANGE “Daidai” means a bitter orange.“Cha” of “Chairo” means Japanese green tea, and brownish colors were generated by decocted…Continue reading Japanese Traditional Colors – Brown & Orange
Japanese Traditional Colors – Red
RED In the ancient times, reddish colors were generated by Akane (Rubia akane) or Benibana (Safflower).Purple is known as the noble color an…Continue reading Japanese Traditional Colors – Red
Japanese Traditional Colors – Overview
About Japanese Traditional Colors Here is introduced the fascination of the Japanese traditional colors. You must feel the rich terms of the…Continue reading Japanese Traditional Colors – Overview