Comments - Fantastic triptych of beauties engaged in the process of raising silkworms. At right, two women use feathers to carefully brush the silkworms onto trays. In the center, a woman strips mulberry leaves off the branches, filling a basket which is passed onto the beauty at right, who chops the leaves on a cutting board. A woman behind her scatters the leaves to feed the caterpillars. Trays of silkworms are stacked on a rack nearby. In the last stage of the process, beauties at upper left boil the cocoons to extract the silk thread, which is wound onto a spool. Nicely detailed with lively color. A wonderful look at this traditional activity, covering all stages in the lengthy process.

Artist - Kunisada III (1848 - 1920)

Image Size - 14" x 27 7/8"

Condition - This print with excellent color and detail as shown. Three separate panels, backed with paper. Small loss at corner, repaired. A few stains. Please see photos for details. Good overall.