DepartmentTextiles-Asia
Chikarkarpe robe
NameRobe
Artist
Unrecorded Ainu artist
CultureAinu
Datelate 19th to early 20th century
Place madeHokkaido, Japan, East Asia, Asia
Mediumcotton, cotton appliqué and embroidery, indigo
DimensionsOverall: 49 x 50 in. (124.46 x 127 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.647
Object numberA.1995.93.647
ProvenanceCotsen purchsed from Tiraz Textile Collection, Los Angeles, CA
DescriptionThe coat has tapered sleeves. The upper back, hem, neck and sleeve cuffs are appliqued with dark fabric in a symmetrical block-like design. The applique is embroidered with a symmetrical curvilinear design in a lighter color. The ground fabric is a print of light colored bow shapes on a dark ground. The collar is velvet and the robe is lined in patched cotton; colors are various shades of blues and grays.
