Let's talk about: The Culture Red

Red is a very traditional color no matter where you go. It has deep symbolism in every country for very different things.

In India, the red dress is symbolic of luck and a sacred color to the Hindi religion. It is very much like white is for the traditionalist church-going wedding. Some of the indian sari are beautiful in their vibrancy, and the wedding can truly feel like a royal affair with the colors of gold, red, burgundy, and earth tones.

A little further East, China uses red as their wedding color of choice because of the symbolism of joy, love, and prosperity. In most Chinese traditions, the wedding envelopes are red, baskets are red, and gifts are given in red. These days, some traditions have westernized and utilize the white dress. Once again gold is a heavily used color in the designs.

It is much the same in Japan, where the red-lined kimono means new beginnings and happiness. Most kimono are very heavy, having so many layers that all must be put on with help, and again have the traditional headpiece. The ladies who wear them tend to almost look ethereal. Though the tradition is red and white, I found the one below too gorgeous to pass up.

Korea and Taiwan also use the traditional Asian red, but the note here is the symbol of the color. In America red can be said to be love, passion, or ferocity. On the other hand it is associated with anger, fury, or fire. The color has a very regal look to it to me. Perhaps not as much as purple, but it stands that the color is beautiful and should be used, not shied away from.