Umbrella makers, Meiji era (1868–1912)

This evocative photograph captures a quiet, real-world moment in a traditional Japanese umbrella workshop during the Meiji period. It offers a rare, authentic glimpse into everyday labor and the mastery of Japanese craft.

Details

• Museum-quality fine art reproduction print on premium archival paper
• Faithful reproduction of a hand-colored Meiji-era (1868–1912) photograph
• A genuine piece of visual history
• Available in multiple sizes to suit your space

About the artwork

Taken during Japan’s Meiji era, this hand-colored photograph shows umbrella artisans at work in what appears to be a modest, open-air workshop. The composition radiates a quiet dignity — a window into a time when craftsmanship was both an art and a way of life. The warm hand-tinting adds a human, almost tactile softness to the image, highlighting the beauty of labor and the grace of tradition.