The Meiji was an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868, to July 30, 1912. The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. New laws enacted in the Meiji period guaranteed education for women after 1872, and fashion evolved with the new demands of more modern living. The fancy court wear of the elite continued as a more rarified tradition with department stores bringing western dress to Japan as well. This one example of a kimono was made as a cultural gift presented to the American ambassador to Japan in 1910, with the peacock tail surrounded by the brilliant cherry blossoms of the spring season. Such an item would only have been worn for special occasions.
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Absolutely fucking incredible embroidery, wish there were some close ups. I don’t like Meiji art much but the craftsmanship and impact is 😘
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The Meiji was an era of Japanese history that extended from October 23, 1868, to July 30, 1912. The Meiji era was the first half of the Empire of Japan, when the Japanese people moved from being an isolated feudal society at risk of colonization by Western powers to the new paradigm of a modern, industrialized nation state and emergent great power, influenced by Western scientific, technological, philosophical, political, legal, and aesthetic ideas. As a result of such wholesale adoption of radically different ideas, the changes to Japan were profound, and affected its social structure, internal politics, economy, military, and foreign relations. The period corresponded to the reign of Emperor Meiji. New laws enacted in the Meiji period guaranteed education for women after 1872, and fashion evolved with the new demands of more modern living. The fancy court wear of the elite continued as a more rarified tradition with department stores bringing western dress to Japan as well. This one example of a kimono was made as a cultural gift presented to the American ambassador to Japan in 1910, with the peacock tail surrounded by the brilliant cherry blossoms of the spring season. Such an item would only have been worn for special occasions.
Absolutely fucking incredible embroidery, wish there were some close ups. I don’t like Meiji art much but the craftsmanship and impact is 😘