Acc Art Books Visions in Silk: The Khalili Collection of Japanese Fine Art Textiles

First-ever comprehensive showcase of the world's largest private collection of Japanese art textiles from the Meiji era, featuring over 300 spectacular examples from the renowned Khalili Collection Written by leading international experts, offering original research and fresh insights into these historically significant yet understudied artistic treasures Documents the crucial role of traditional craftsmanship in Japan's emergence onto the world stage in the late 19th century, highlighting the dynamic international exchange of this period and revealing how textiles helped shape Japan's cultural identity during its transformation into a modern nation Lavishly illustrated volume presenting dazzling embroideries, tapestries, yuzen resist-dyed silks and cut velvets, and oshi-e raised silk pictures From elegant panels, hangings and screens to grand exhibition showpieces Visions in Silk presents the first comprehensive exploration of exquisite Japanese fine art textiles from the Meiji era (1868-1912), showcasing the unparalleled treasures from the Khalili Collection of Japanese Art. This beautifully illustrated volume reveals how Japanese artists and craftsmen ingeniously adapted centuries-old textile traditions to create innovative art textiles that captivated international audiences, won exhibition awards, and served as prestigious diplomatic gifts. Featuring over 300 spectacular examples, the book examines dazzling works of embroidery, yuzen resist-dyed silk and cut velvet, tapestry, and oshi-e raised silk, ranging from elegant panels, hangings and screens to grand exhibition showpieces. Each represents the pinnacle of artistic collaboration and hitherto unsurpassed technical mastery. Written by leading international experts, this landmark publication provides unprecedented insight into these remarkable yet understudied treasures. Visions in Silk will enchant anyone interested in Japanese art, textile design, Japonisme, and the cultural transformations that occurred during the Meiji era, when Japan opened to the outside world.