Japanese Traditional Color Combination Dictionary - Japanese Book

+ ITEM DESCRIPTION + Paperback: 208 pages Publisher: Genko (2026) Language: Japanese Book Weight: 620 Grams Names and Color Combinations of 283 Traditional Japanese Colors Traditional Japanese colors have long been incorporated into paintings, ukiyo-e prints, ink wash art, dyeing and weaving, ceramics, and many other forms of art and craft. This book introduces these traditional colors and their combinations, organized into categories of red, purple, blue, green, yellow, brown, black & white, and gold & silver, alongside the artworks and crafts that inspired them.The color reference section includes Munsell values, CMYK values, RGB values, and HEX values. Red Color Combinations Color schemes based on shades of red The vivid vermilion tones of paintings Modern color combinations in lacquerware The beauty of intricate red-painted ceramics Elegant color combinations in textiles and ukiyo-e[Column] Colors of Kabuki costumes Purple Color Combinations Color schemes based on shades of purple The tranquil beauty of paintings Innovative color combinations in textiles and ukiyo-e[Column] The Tale of Genji and layered color combinations (Kasane no Irome) Blue Color Combinations Color schemes based on shades of blue Enchanting color combinations in paintings The brilliance of cobalt blue in ceramics Stylish color combinations in textiles and ukiyo-e[Column] Battle costumes expressing strength and spirit [Column] The blues of ukiyo-e: Hokusai, Hiroshige, and Eisen Green Color Combinations Color schemes based on shades of green Gentle color combinations in paintings The splendid beauty of green-glazed ceramics Elegant styling in textiles and ukiyo-e[Column] Garden colors and composition [Column] Flower color names Yellow Color Combinations Color schemes based on shades of yellow Crisp and vibrant color combinations in paintings The brilliance of maki-e lacquer and yellow Seto ware Bright color combinations in textiles and ukiyo-e[Column] Bird-inspired color names Brown Color Combinations Color schemes based on shades of brown Refined elegance in paintings Warm color combinations of Bizen ware ceramics Rich and dignified color combinations in textiles and ukiyo-e[Column] Color names associated with Kabuki actors Black & White Color Combinations Color schemes based on black and white Deep and expressive color combinations in paintings Rich tones in lacquerware The profound colors of Oribe ceramics Innovative color combinations in textiles and ukiyo-e[Column] Bold color schemes of Kanbun-era kosode garments Gold & Silver Color Combinations Color schemes based on gold and silver Magnificent gold folding screens in paintings The mysterious beauty of lacquerware Solemn and graceful colors in textiles[Column] The elegant colors of the Rinpa school [Column] Ink wash art: monochrome beauty and subtle color harmonyColor Reference Guide Color Name Index SHIPPING INFORMATION All items will be shipped by registered mail with a tracking number so your item will not get lost during this confusing time. Registered mail fee is already included in the basic postage. The combined shipping cost is automatically calculated as you add items in your cart. Thank you!