Blue has long been cherished across cultures around the world as a color symbolizing nature and life.

In ancient Egypt, the blue pigment known as Egyptian blue was developed and became associated with the sky, the waters of the Nile, and the hope of renewal.

In Persia, cobalt blue and turquoise adorned architecture, evoking the boundless sky and the vastness of the universe.

In Europe, deep blue was used in medieval stained glass, bringing a quiet beauty to sacred spaces as light passed through the glass.

In China, blue-and-white porcelain, known as qinghua, flourished, expressing a beauty associated with clarity, intellect, and harmony with nature.

In Japan, ai-iro, the deep blue of indigo dyeing, became deeply rooted in everyday life and was cherished alongside iki, a refined and understated sense of elegance.

In Türkiye, Korea, and other parts of the world, blue has also inspired distinctive forms of beauty within each culture, evoking the sky, the sea, spring, hope, and purity.

Perhaps what unites the many blues of the world is their ability to create a quiet harmony by bringing together different shades, depths, and textures.