Unryoku　雲緑

― A Color in the Midst of Becoming ―

April 17, 2026

From early spring into the beginning of summer,
when plants quietly begin to sprout and soft light spreads gently through the air, this fan evokes the feeling of a calm, sunlit day.

Delicate lines of foil across its surface catch the light with a subtle shimmer, reminiscent of sunlight filtering through the clouds. It does not assert itself, yet carries a quiet presence, bringing a sense of stillness and harmony to a space, creating a soft feeling of openness.

The green used on this fan is known as Wakakusa-iro, a traditional Japanese color.
With its light yellow undertone, it reflects the hue of newly sprouted grass, evoking the freshness of young leaves in spring. Compared to other pale greens, Wakakusa-iro feels especially close to nature— not bright or artificial, but soft, calm, and quietly refined. It is not the green of completion, but a beauty found in the midst of becoming.

A color long appreciated in Japan,
holding a quiet sensibility that resists words.

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