“Katsuiro” | A must-have concept in Japan, symbolizing masculinity and courage!

Katsuiro is a dark indigo color that is even darker than navy blue and looks like black. Also known as "kachiiro" or "kachiniro". The color name "katsu" comes from the process of pounding cloth, etc., in order to make the indigo deeply soaked in, and the kanji characters for "tan" and "brown" were used. In the Kamakura period (1185-1333), samurai warriors preferred the simplicity and robustness of dark indigo dyeing, and the color name is derived from the fact that the kanji character for "katsu" ("katsu") was added to the kanji character for "victory," making it an auspicious color. By the way, the navy blue color of military uniforms during the Sino-Japanese and Russo-Japanese Wars was also called “Katsuiro”, and was specially called “Gunkatsuiro”. In this way, Katsuiro can be said to be a brave color name favored by samurai and soldiers who are particular about victory.

The Japanese national team has worn blue uniforms throughout most of the era since the 1930s. The new uni of the Japan national soccer team - "Katsuiro", which once served as a military commander

The concept of the new home uniform is “Kachiiro”. ``Katsu-iro'' is the darkest color of the indigo-dyed fabric that was used for the kimono called ``Yoroishita'' worn by military commanders during battle. ”, it is said that he was carrying the burden of victory.

This time, by adopting this traditional “Katsuiro” as the base color of the home uniform, we have finished the design with the image of the victory of the Japan national soccer team while returning to the origin of Japan blue called indigo dyeing.