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Women maturing Silk worm cocoons
3788311 Women maturing Silk worm cocoons; (add.info.: Women maturing Silk worm cocoons. Throughout the Meiji era (1868-1912) the Japanese silk industry overtook Chinese and European production to be foremost in the world.
Japanese post card, published in Japan, early 20th cen.); Lebrecht History
Media ID 33390014
© Lebrecht History / Bridgeman Images
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This photo print, titled "Women maturing Silk worm cocoons" takes us back to the early 20th century in Japan. Published as a Japanese postcard during the Meiji era (1868-1912), it showcases an essential aspect of Japanese culture and industry at that time. The image depicts a group of diligent women engaged in the delicate process of maturing silk worm cocoons. With utmost care, they nurture these tiny creatures, ensuring their transformation into precious silk threads. The significance of this scene lies in its representation of Japan's dominance over Chinese and European silk production during this period. Intriguingly captured by Bridgeman Images, this photograph transports us to a time when textiles played a vital role in society. The women featured are dressed modestly in traditional Asian attire, emphasizing their connection to both their heritage and the textile manufacturing process. As we delve deeper into this snapshot from history, we can appreciate how industrialization began shaping turn-of-the-century Japan. This image serves as a reminder of the country's remarkable progress within the global market while honoring its rich cultural traditions. Through Fine Art Finder's lens, we witness not only skilled craftsmanship but also an entire ecosystem built around silkworms and their transformative journey. It is fascinating to imagine how these dedicated women contributed to creating luxurious fabrics that adorned people across continents during that era. This print encapsulates an important chapter in Japan's history—a testament to its rise as an industrial powerhouse intertwined with preserving age-old traditions. As we gaze upon it today, let us admire the resilience and ingenuity displayed by these women who played such a significant role in shaping our world through textiles.
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