Matting Collection

Advert for Johns Deed & Sons, leather manufacturers and merchants, 451 New Oxford Street, London (engraving)
583617 Advert for Johns Deed & Sons, leather manufacturers and merchants, 451 New Oxford Street, London (engraving) by English School

A mat shelter-Skokomish, c1913. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A mat shelter-Skokomish, c1913. Two Skokomish women by mat shelter and rowboat

Hleastunuh-Skokomish, Indian women, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, c1913. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Hleastunuh-Skokomish, Indian women, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, c1913

Fishing camp-Skokomish, c1913. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Fishing camp-Skokomish, c1913. Skokomish couple outside house made of reed mats, one seated beside canoe that has been pulled onto the riverbank, the other standing holding a paddle

Mat lodge-Yakima, 1910, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Mat lodge-Yakima, 1910, c1910. Photograph shows reed mat covered tepee in grassy field, Washington

Public Meeting Room at a traditional Japanese Hotel
A large public meeting or funtion room at a traditional Japanese Hotel. Date: circa 1920s

Japan - Traditional Reception Room with Tokonoma
A Tokonoma, the decorated Alcove of a traditional Japanese Reception Room, complete with sliding screen doors and tatami mats

Large Traditional Japanese Hotel room with tatami mats. Date: circa 1920s

Japan - Tatami Rooms - Traditional interior design
Traditional Japanese-style rooms (washitsu) come with a unique interior design that includes tatami mats as flooring. An example from an Onsen (Hot Springs) Hotel

Sir Thomas Aston (1600-45) at the Deathbed of his Wife, 1635 (oil on canvas)
MAN176499 Sir Thomas Aston (1600-45) at the Deathbed of his Wife, 1635 (oil on canvas) by Souch, John (c.1593-1645); 203.2x215.1 cm; Manchester Art Gallery

Woven mat (textile)
LIT389564 Woven mat (textile) by Filipino School; Photo © Luca Tettoni; Filipino, out of copyright

The Basket Maker, from Volume II Arts and Trades of Description of Egypt
STC263549 The Basket Maker, from Volume II Arts and Trades of Description of Egypt, engraved by Schroeder, pub. under the orders of Napoleon, 1822 (engraving) (later colouration) by Conte

Le Jour Du Recurage (colour photo)
2817378 Le Jour Du Recurage (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Jour Du Recurage)

Chambre A Coucher Au Japon (colour photo)
2817371 Chambre A Coucher Au Japon (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chambre A Coucher Au Japon)

View near Matavai Bay, Otaheite, engraved by Lieutenant Colonel Batty
CHT172416 View near Matavai Bay, Otaheite, engraved by Lieutenant Colonel Batty, from an account of the voyage of HMS Bounty by John Barrow, 1835 (engraving) by Webber

Fileuse De Coton (colour photo)
2817376 Fileuse De Coton (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fileuse De Coton)

Matting Arranged to Keep off Rain or Hail (engraving)
5227745 Matting Arranged to Keep off Rain or Hail (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matting Arranged to Keep off Rain or Hail)

Mat maker and basket weaver, 1809-29 (engraving)
145450 Mat maker and basket weaver, 1809-29 (engraving) by Conte, Nicolas Jacques (1755-1805) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving by Schroeder from Description de l Egypte)

The Basket Maker, from Volume II Arts and Trades of Description of Egypt
STC89021 The Basket Maker, from Volume II Arts and Trades of Description of Egypt, engraved by Schroeder, pub. under the orders of Napoleon, 1822 (engraving) by Conte

The War in the Soudan, 1st Life Guards building their Summer Huts on the Nile (engraving)
1591073 The War in the Soudan, 1st Life Guards building their Summer Huts on the Nile (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in the Soudan)

Visite De Ceremonie Au Japon (colour photo)
2817370 Visite De Ceremonie Au Japon (colour photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visite De Ceremonie Au Japon)

Sketches of a Cricket-Match at Mandalay, Burmah (engraving)
1595043 Sketches of a Cricket-Match at Mandalay, Burmah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches of a Cricket-Match at Mandalay, Burmah)

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Drink, Hot, Tea, Cup of tea in a cup and saucer beside a teapot on a table with a bamboo mat

Surabaya, Indonesia - matting runway
Surabaya, Indonesia. The matting runway used by Ross and Keith Smith during their England to Australia flight in 1919. Date: 1919

Ushibori in the Hitachi province, c. 1830 (woodblock print)
3428147 Ushibori in the Hitachi province, c.1830 (woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji is an ukiyo-e series of large)

A Maori girl with matting dress, 1902. From The Living Races of Mankind, Vol. I. [Hutchinson & Co, London, 1902]

Home of Count Okuma, Tokyo, Japan, 1904. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Home of Count Okuma, Tokyo, Japan, 1904. Okuma Shinegobu was Prime Minister of Japan on two occasions; in 1898 and again in 1914-1916. Stereoscopic card. Detail

Group of Edwardian Children - Clearly one family
Group of Edwardian Children - Clearly all related! The youngest is seated on a lovely turned wooden rocking chair. Date: circa 1908

Ward, Wandsworth & Clapham Union Infirmary, London
A ward in the Wandsworth & Clapham Union infirmary, St Johns Hill, south west London. The room is decorated with potted plants and pictures. The floor is bare apart from a strip of matting

Street stall selling traditionally woven mats, Quito, Ecuador

South China - A Matting Arch - sombrely-clad people, large ornate arch background. Part of Box 24 Boswell Collection Southern China and Its people. Date: circa 1900

Concert Hall, Sanatorium, Caledon, Cape Colony, South Africa. Date: 1908

Hottentot Village 1750
Hottentots erecting a hut, consisting of woven matting stretched over a wooden frame. Date: circa 1750

Autumn (oil on canvas)
XAL71487 Autumn (oil on canvas) by Gambarini, Giuseppe (1680-1725); 46x70 cm; Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Japan - Japanese Women pose for a photograph with babies
Japan - Japanese Women pose for a photograph with their babies Date: circa 1903

Japan - Three Geisha Girls playing traditional instruments - two on drums and one playing the Shamisen. Date: circa 1904

Picture No. 10877101
Girl playing with safety rubber activity matting on playground at Broadway Activity Park Date:

Redspot Sponge Crab (Lewindromia unidentata) adult, with straw mat for protection, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Sunda Islands, Indonesia, February

Cattle farming, farmer removing rubber mats from cow resting area in cubicle shed, Cumbria, England, November

Glacier protection. View across the surface of the Rhone glacier, showing rolls of insulating material used to protect the rapidly receding glacier from the Suns radiation. Photographed in Swiss Alps

Plant-based insulating materials C014 / 0322
Plant-based insulating materials. Close-up of two different insulating materials made from plant products; one made from compressed dried algae (top) and the other made from soya (Glycine max)

Plastic matting used to stop soil erosion on the sea wall, looking towards Orford, Suffolk

Childrens playground protected by safety matting made from old car tyres - Newport South Wales UK
MAB-1252 Childrens playground protected by safety matting made from old car tyres Newport South Wales UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

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"Discover the Artistry and Comfort of Matting: From Traditional Japanese Rooms to Exquisite Leather Goods" Immerse yourself in the world of matting, where craftsmanship meets elegance. Step into Johns Deed & Sons, renowned leather manufacturers and merchants on New Oxford Street, London. Their exquisite engravings capture the essence of their timeless creations. Transport yourself to a traditional Japanese hotel, where the Public Meeting Room welcomes you with its serene ambiance. The Tokonoma adds a touch of sophistication to this reception room, showcasing Japan's rich cultural heritage. Experience true comfort in a large traditional Japanese hotel room adorned with tatami mats. These meticulously crafted mats offer both beauty and functionality as they provide an inviting space for relaxation. Delve into history through art as Sir Thomas Aston mourns at his wife's deathbed in 1635. This oil painting captures raw emotions while highlighting the intricate details within their surroundings. Travel back to Nubia in 1847 and witness Abyssinian slaves finding solace on woven mats during moments of respite. These textiles not only serve practical purposes but also reflect cultural traditions passed down through generations. Embark on an artistic journey through Egypt as "The Basket Maker" showcases skilled hands weaving intricate patterns onto mats that are essential for everyday life. Witness how these artisans transform simple materials into functional works of art. Le Jour Du Recurage invites you into a vibrant scene filled with colorful mats that brighten up any space they grace. Experience the joyous atmosphere created by these lively designs that add character to any room. Step inside a charming chambre à coucher au Japon (bedroom) adorned with soft-colored mats that exude tranquility and warmth. Embrace serenity as you unwind amidst this harmonious blend of simplicity and elegance. Let your imagination wander to Otaheite, where Lieutenant Colonel Batty's engraving captures breathtaking views near Matavai Bay.