褐かち

noun

dark indigo; almost black

Refers to a very dark blue-black color, often used in traditional dyeing. Related to 褐色 (かちいろ).

See also: 褐色

• 褐かちは、昔むかしの武ぶ士しの鎧よろいの色いろとして使つかわれた。

  Dark indigo was used as the color of armor for ancient warriors.

noun

coarse cloth

Historical term for a rough, homespun fabric, often made from hemp or other plant fibers. Rare in modern usage.

• 褐かちは、庶しょ民みんの衣い服ふくに使つかわれた粗あらい布ぬの地じである。

  Coarse cloth was a rough fabric used for commoners' clothing.