The origins of Japan's traditional colors are lost in antiquity. From cherry blossom to sooty bamboo, from green pine needles to the vast range of brown teas, their names evoke the fascination that nature and the changing seasons have always had on Japanese sensibilities. Initially adopted in clothing to indicate rank, traditional colors have seen their meanings expand over time to now include all manner of design objects.

This volume celebrates a selection of 200 colors (iro, in Japanese), each exemplified by one or more objects ranging from 16th century kimonos to contemporary seating, from ......
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