Woman's Robe

• Artist: Ainu (Culture)
• Medium: Elm bark fiber cloth (attush) with appliqué and embroidery
• Geographical Location: Northern region, Japan
• Dates: late 19th-early 20th century
• Period: Late Edo-Meiji Period
• Dimensions: 49 5/8 x 52 3/8 in. (126 x 133 cm)
• Collection: Asian Art
• Museum Location: Brooklyn Museum, BMA, 3MZT8, 4I
• Accession Number: 12.690
• Image: 12.690_view1_Ainu_project.jpg. North American Ainu Documentation Project, Yoshiburo Kotani, 1990-92, Nov 30, 1989

Catalogue Description:
Woman's embroidered robe of elm bark fiber (attush). Dark blue, light blue, green and tan cloth appliqué on sleeves, front and bottom, embroidered with red and white chain stitch. Condition: Good