In the Country of the New Sol, the colors (iro) is used primarily to mark the rank and social status, is in the symbol VII. From these words, these chromatic meanings have evolved and are expanded to various types of objects. This book, written by Rossella Menegazzo, specialist in photography, design chart Japanese art, published by Phaidon, analyzed in 200 colors. These colors are used to dress products and furniture designed by the best Japanese designers, such as Naoto Fukasawa, Reiko Sudo and Issey Miyake. The program includes kimonos from the XVI century, precious ceramics, and other household objects such as a bicycle, a towel or a kitchen utensil.
"“Iro”, the essence of color in Japanese design ” by Rossella Menegazzo for publications Phaidon
Lisa Agostini