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Japan - Silk Industry - Bombyx mori Moths lay eggs on paper
Japan - Silk Industry - Bombyx mori Moths lay eggs on paper Date: circa 1909
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Media ID 11587419
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bombyx Eggs Employees Layed Laying Method Mori Moth Papers Rack Racks Silk Silkworm Stacks Technique Techniques Trays Worm Worms
7"x5" Glass Mount
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 11.2cm (7" x 4.4")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 16.2cm (8" x 6.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph, taken circa 1909, offers a glimpse into the intricate and time-honored process of the Japanese silk industry, specifically focusing on the role of Bombyx mori moths and their eggs in silk production. The image showcases a group of women employees, dressed in traditional Japanese attire, carefully tending to trays filled with papers on which Bombyx mori moths have laid their eggs. The moths, commonly known as silkworms, are an essential part of the silk-making process as their cocoons are used to produce the raw material for silk thread. The women in the photograph are meticulously arranging the papers, which serve as a makeshift surface for the moths to lay their eggs. The stacks of papers on the racks in the background suggest the scale of this labor-intensive process. This technique, known as Chirimen-nishiki, was a traditional method used in Japan to produce crepe silk, which was highly prized for its unique texture and sheen. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its portrayal of the human connection to the natural world and the dedication of the workforce in maintaining the rich cultural heritage of Japanese silk production. The image offers a rare glimpse into the past, providing a fascinating insight into the techniques and methods that have shaped the silk industry and continue to influence it to this day.
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