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Japanese, Ainu people
Ainu robe (Ainu attushi) (19th century)
elm bark fibre thread, cotton, indigo dyes
124.0 cm (centre back) 34.5 cm (sleeve length)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of David Bardas in memory of Sandra Bardas OAM through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2011
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Ainu robe
(Ainu attushi)
(19th century)
Medium
elm bark fibre thread, cotton, indigo dyes
Measurements
124.0 cm (centre back) 34.5 cm (sleeve length)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of David Bardas in memory of Sandra Bardas OAM through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program, 2011
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
The Ainu are the original inhabitants of the northern islands of Japan and far eastern areas of present day Russia. Their most characteristic item of clothing is the attush, made from the fibres of a Japanese elm tree. Historically, attush used for ceremonial purposes were decorated on the collar, sleeves, back and hem with patterns in blue and black appliqué (iechunu) and further embroidered with line work. Geometric designs related to ancestor- and nature-worship – including bear, owl and killer-whale gods – were passed down from generation to generation.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Hokkaido, Japan
Accession Number
2011.339
Department
Asian Art
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