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Zacoo Tips: Cross-Cultural Color SymbolismGive careful consideration to different color symbolism across cultures
(that is, of course, if you plan to sell your china beads wholesale jewelry
across the globe!) —Colors can convey different meanings as much as
the written words. Here are a few samples of this cross-cultural color
symbolism:
Black —it symbolizes death, as well as style and elegance in most
Western nations. It also implies trust and high quality in China.
Red —expresses mourning for South Africans, but it signals good luck
and fortune for the Chinese. It can also signify masculinity in some parts
of Europe.
Yellow -distinguishes a feminine character in the US and many countries,
but it can convey mourning in Mexico
Purple —is a symbol of expense for most Asian nations, but it signifies
mourning in Brazil. It also expresses freshness and good health n many
Western nations.
Green —it signifies h-tech in Japan, but it is a forbidden color in
Indonesia. It can also mean luck for Middle East nations
Blue —it symbolizes immortality in Iran
Pink —it is the symbol of femininity in the US and most Asian nations
White —it signifies mourning in Japan and other far eastern nations, but
it also conveys purity and cleanliness in most Western nations
Brown —it means disapproval for the Nicaraguans
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