Chijiri robe

NameWoman's coat, robe

Artist Unrecorded Ainu artist

CultureAinu

Datelate 19th to early 20th century

Place madeSouthern (?) Hokkaido, Japan, East Asia, Asia

MediumIndigo dyed cotton with tan-yellow chain stitch embroidery

Dimensions142 1/4 x 124 7/16 in. (361.2896 x 316.1284 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.680

Object numberA.1995.93.680

DescriptionA: A long robe made of dark indigo-dyed cotton has been embroidered over the back and on the edges of the sleeves with a curvilinear embroidery in the Ainu style of moreu embroidery. Bos-like design motifs with cross-shaped designs inside them are arranged symmetrically along the center back of the robe. The lining has been patched. Color B: Dark blue (indigo) ground, with tan embroidery. Technique C: Plain weave with moreu* embroidery.