Attush robe
Dateca. 1850
Place madeNorthern area of Hokkaido, Japan, East Asia, Asia
MediumAttush (elm-bark fiber cloth) and cotton
Dimensions52 x 52 in. (132.08 x 132.08 cm)
ClassificationsClothing
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.665
Object numberA.1995.93.665
DescriptionThe robe is made of a plain weave of attush (fiber made of the inner bark of the elm tree). The collar, lapels, upper back, sleeve cuffs and hem areas of the robe are decorated with blue cotton appliqued onto the attush ground in a symmetrical block-like design. Over this is embroidered a lighter blue cotton (chain stitch) linear element, also in a symmetrical pattern, which attenuates the applique shapes. The collar is constructed of white cotton, overlaid with indigo dyed cotton chain stitch embroidery. Color: Natural tan (attush), Indigo (dark) blue, light blue and white Technique: Plain weave, applique and moreu* embroidery.On View
Not on viewCollections
late 18th to early 19th century
ca. 1850
late 19th century
late 19th to early 20th century
20th century
late 19th to early 20th century
late 19th to early 20th century
ca. 1850
late 19th to early 20th century
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