Attush robe

NameRobe

Artist Unrecorded Ainu artist

CultureAinu

Datelate 18th to early 19th century

Place madeSouthern or Northwest Hokkaido, Japan, East Asia, Asia

MediumAttush (elm bark fiber cloth)

DimensionsOverall: 45 1/2 x 47 in. (115.57 x 119.38 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.

Object numberA.1995.93.683

DescriptionThe robe is made of plain weave attush (elm bark fiber). It has triangular sleeves attached. The sleeve bands, hem, neck, collar (and descending from the collar) and rear center are decorated with indigo dyed cotton applique in symmetrical patterns, which are embroidered over with curvilinear chain stitch lines which extend and articulate the applique. Color: Natural tan (attush), indigo (dark) blue, black (?)