sakura-gasane; cherry-blossom layered color combination
A traditional Japanese layered color scheme for kimono, typically combining white and light indigo to evoke cherry blossoms. The term is primarily used in the context of Heian-era court attire and classical color aesthetics.
In Heian-period twelve-layered robes, color combinations like sakura-gasane were used.
The collar of this kimono is subtly accented with the sakura-gasane color scheme.
Standard kanji spelling for this traditional layered color combination.
Variant spelling with okurigana; less common but still used.
Alternate kanji spelling using 重 instead of 襲.
Alternate spelling with okurigana and 重.
Compound of 桜 (sakura, 'cherry blossom') and 襲 (kasane, 'layering'), referring to a layered color combination inspired by cherry blossoms. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it belongs to the Heian court tradition of color aesthetics.