: Features 237 unique palettes (up to 348 in some editions) that focus on practical applications like fashion, interiors, and graphic design. Seasonal Themes

Fashion illustrators use the “kimono layering” palettes to create depth. Instead of guessing a shadow color, they pull a “Oxblood & Smoked Plum” from Vol.2, ensuring historical accuracy.

: The palettes are deeply rooted in Japan’s seasonal shifts, traditional textiles, and early 20th-century interior design trends.

is a must-have for your creative toolkit. This sequel revives two landmark works by the legendary Sanzo Wada from 1935–1938, offering a deeper dive into Japanese aesthetic history. What’s inside? Seasonal Palettes:

A Dictionary of Color Combinations Vol. 2 by Sanzo Wada builds upon his foundational work by focusing on color palettes tied to the twelve months of the year

Vol. 2 is the preferred reference for “wabi-sabi industrial” spaces. A typical scheme: oxidized copper + wet concrete gray + dried persimmon orange. This triad appears nowhere in Vol. 1 (which would avoid the cool gray with warm rust), but Vol. 2 embraces the tension as a narrative of time and decay.