Meiji Era Landscape: Brick Factories and Weaving Sheds of Ashikaga

Witness the vibrant industrial heart of old Japan with the Meiji Era Landscape: Brick Factories and Weaving Sheds of Ashikaga. This powerful artwork captures the soul of Ashikaga, Tochigi, during its golden age as a world-renowned textile hub. The design features grand red-brick spinning mills and a towering chimney exhaling smoke—symbols of the Meiji period's "Shokusan Kogyo" (Industrial Promotion) policy that transformed the city into a powerhouse of fabric production.

The illustration highlights the contrast between the modern masonry of the factories and the traditional wooden sheds filled with rolls of "Ashikaga Meisen" silk and cotton. Set against a backdrop of rugged, stylized mountains, the scene captures the energy of an era where craftsmanship met industrial technology. With its rich palette of terracotta reds, deep charcoals, and ochre earth tones, this ukiyo-e inspired piece is an ideal choice for history enthusiasts, fans of industrial heritage, and those who appreciate the legacy of Japan’s textile artistry.

These stickers are printed on durable, high opacity adhesive vinyl which makes them perfect for regular use, as well as for covering other stickers or paint. The high-quality vinyl ensures there are no bubbles when applying the stickers.

• High opacity film that’s impossible to see through
• Fast and easy bubble-free application
• Durable vinyl
• 95µ density

Note: Don't forget to clean the surface before applying the sticker.