light brown (traditional Japanese color)
Historical term for a light brown color, named after the sparrow (雀). Used in traditional contexts such as kimono, art, and historical descriptions.
The base color of this kimono is a light brown called suzumecha.
Compound of 雀 (sparrow) and 茶 (brown/tea), referring to the brownish color of a sparrow. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the name follows the pattern of traditional Japanese color names based on natural objects.