faded color; antique look
Describes the aged, faded appearance of old objects, often with a positive, nostalgic feel. Used for items like old books, paintings, or furniture.
This hanging scroll has an antique look and is very tasteful.
Stroll through the townscape with a deeply aged appearance.
antique-looking; hoary with patina
Compound of 古 (old) and 色 (color). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used since classical Japanese to describe the patina of age.