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No. 12 (juni), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku... c. 1798/1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro. No. 12 (juni), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku... c. 1798/1800)
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No. 12 (juni), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku... c. 1798/1800. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro. No. 12 (juni), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku... c. 1798/1800)
No. 12 (juni), from the series "Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa)", Japan, c. 1798/1800
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Calligraphy Kitagawa Utamaro Oban Processing Sericulture Silk Farming Textile Industry Utamaro Utamaro Kitagawa Women At Work Workshop Color Woodblock Print Weaving Shed
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No. 12 (juni) from the series 'Women Engaged in the Sericulture Industry' (Joshoku kaiko tewaza-gusa) by Kitagawa Utamaro, c. 1798/1800, is a captivating color woodblock print that offers a glimpse into the daily life of women working in the sericulture industry during the Edo period of Japan (1603-1868). This oban-size print, now housed at the Art Institute of Chicago, showcases three women in a weaving shed, surrounded by the vibrant colors of silk threads and the calming greens of the foliage. The women, dressed in traditional kimonos, are deeply engrossed in their work, with one woman weaving silk threads on a loom, another woman preparing threads for weaving, and a third woman tending to the rose-colored silk cocoons hanging from the ceiling. The intricate patterns and delicate colors of their clothing, as well as the calligraphy in the top right corner, add to the overall elegance and beauty of the print. The sericulture industry was a significant part of Japan's economy during the Edo period, and this series by Utamaro highlights the essential role women played in the production process. The print not only showcases the industrial aspect of the industry but also the artistic and aesthetic qualities of the textiles being produced. Utamaro's masterful use of color and composition creates a visually stunning image that transports us back in time to the heart of Japan's textile industry during the eighteenth century. The print is a testament to the artistic school of ukiyo-e, which focused on the depiction of everyday life and the beauty of the natural world.
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