Chijiri robe

NameWoman's Coat

Artist Unrecorded Ainu artist

CultureAinu

Datelate 19th to early 20th century

Place madeSakaline Island (?), Japan, East Asia, Asia

MediumIndigo dyed cotton with chain stitch embroidery in a tan color

DimensionsOverall: 57 x 49 in. (144.78 x 124.46 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.679

Object numberA.1995.93.679

DescriptionThe robe has tapered sleeves. It is made from two layers of handspun woven cotton. The inside is a light color, the outside dark. There is a symmetrically designed linear embroidery on the lower half, upper back center, cuffs and on the collar/neck and lapels in a lighter (brown) colored thread. The embroidery describes shapes which are reminiscent of floral forms, and is achieved by couching the un-twined embroidery thread onto the surface of the coat. The coat has three ties, two on the lapels and one on the right side so that the wearer can tie the coat "left over right"; colors are indigo and tan. Color B: Dark blue indigo ground (exterior), light blue indigo lining, medium brown embroidery thread. Technique C: Handspun and embroidery