1.0ACC Art Books UKhttps://www.accartbooks.com/ukACC Art Books UKhttps://www.accartbooks.com/ukrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="EK6Wi00MU6"><a href="https://www.accartbooks.com/uk/book/visions-in-silk/">Visions in Silk</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.accartbooks.com/uk/book/visions-in-silk/embed/#?secret=EK6Wi00MU6" width="600" height="338" title="“Visions in Silk” — ACC Art Books UK" data-secret="EK6Wi00MU6" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script> /*! This file is auto-generated */ !function(d,l){"use strict";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&"undefined"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!/[^a-zA-Z0-9]/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret="'+t.secret+'"]'),c=new RegExp("^https?:$","i"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display="none";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute("style"),"height"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):"link"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute("src")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener("message",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll("iframe.wp-embedded-content"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute("data-secret"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+="#?secret="+t,e.setAttribute("data-secret",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:"ready",secret:t},"*")},!1)))}(window,document); //# sourceURL=https://www.accartbooks.com/uk/wp-includes/js/wp-embed.min.js </script> https://www.accartbooks.com/app/uploads/books/9781836360346-04-2-600x792.jpg600792Title: Visions in Silk, Pages: 400 Pages, Publish Date: 8th Jun 2026, Author: Clare Pollard, Hirota Takashi, Luz van Overbeeke, Matsubara Fumi, ISBN: . A landmark survey showcasing spectacular Meiji-era Japanese art textiles from the world-renowned Khalili Collections, featuring over 300 remarkable silk treasures.Foreword by Professor Nasser D. Khalili, PhD, KCSS, KCFO Founder of the Khalili Collections 1. Meiji 'Artistic Textiles' Explores the historical context for the development of Meiji fine art textiles, from the foundations of the sophisticated luxury textile industry of Kyoto to the extraordinary artistic dialogue between Japan and nations around the world. 2. Makers Introduces the key makers of Meiji artistic textiles, including the pioneering Tanaka Rishichi and top producers Nishimura Sozaemon (Chiso), Iida Shinshi (Takashimaya) and Kawashima Jinbei. Includes new information on lesser-known makers such as S. Nomura (Benten), Mitsui Gofukuten, Daimaruichi and Aoki Embroidery, as well as the students of newly established girls’ schools. 3. Sources of Inspiration Looks at the subjects of Meiji textiles and the artistic sources that inspired them, from Japanese traditional painting styles to European prints, oil paintings and photographs. Essays by Japanese specialists Hirota Takashi and Matsubara Fumi focus on Takashimaya textiles and the development of embroidery designs. 4. Types and Techniques Detailed study of the main types of Meiji artistic textiles, their background and the techniques involved. - Embroidery (with glossary of techniques) - Yuzen resist-dyeing and yuzen-dyed cut velvet - Silk tapestry weaving - Oshi-e raised silk pictures Appendices 1. Makers and Marks Illustrated list of producing companies, embroiderers and designers 2. Additional Works Textiles not included in the main catalogue Bibliography