Color Calendar: October 22nd Color: Yellow Sea Pine Tea (Kimircha)
Color Calendar | Color of October 22: Yellow Sea Pine Tea
Yellowish sea pine tea──
**Kimirucha** is a variation of the "Kimirucha" tea that was popular during the Edo period.
As the name suggests, the deep green-brown color of seaweed (miru) is accented with yellow.
In modern terms, it is a yellow-gray color close to olive green.
It evokes the quiet atmosphere of nature, like the light shining deep into the forest or the mossy rock surfaces.
It is also mentioned in the dyeing technique book "Mansenmono Harimono Soden"
The dyeing method that has been passed down is "one layer of Shibuki fabric, two layers of Kariyasu fabric."
This color has a modest and quiet presence, reflecting the aesthetic sense of wabi and sabi.
Quote of the day
Yellow Sea Pine Tea is a color that evokes the tranquility of the forest.
It's like a calming scene as autumn approaches.
【reference】
The origins of the colors and dyeing techniques are from the articles in Traditional Colors and Premium Japan.