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Framed Japanese Embroidery Textile Panel Meiji Period

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Japanese embroidered textile panel presented in an acrylic shadow box frame, circa end of 19th to 1910s Meiji Period. The textile panel depicts three flying cranes among auspicious clouds, one of the most popular subject in Japanese art. Crane is the symbol of longevity and beloved by the Japanese. The fine craftmanship employed several techniques including sashi-nui (long and short satin stitches), matsuri-nui (staggered diagonal stitiches) to create the feathered bodies of the crane; and saara-nui (round knots) for the clouds. The background was filled with tightly embroidered mandala patterns with yori-ito twisted and floss silk threads in shifting color that conveys a deeper dimension. The panel is set in a brocade border with complimentary colors and fine woven patterns.
For a similar textile with cranes, see illustration on page 40-41 in "Re-envisioning Japan Meiji Fine Art Textile".

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	silk, brocade, wood and acrylic
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Newly framed in acrylic shadow box. Textile appears to be in very fine condition.
Creation Date:	1890-1910s
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Asian/Oriental, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	515598

Dimensions

W.	39.5 in;	H.	55 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	100.33 cm;	H.	139.7 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion

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