Coat

A397B

From: Japan | Hokkaido | Shiraoi

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Native Name アットゥㇱ
Object Number A397B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Ainu
Provenience Japan | Hokkaido | Shiraoi
Section Asian
Materials Elm Bark | Cotton | Nettle
Technique Woven | Appliqued | Embroidered
Description

Woman's coat. This Ainu coat, attus (アットゥㇱ), is made out of the inner bark fiber from a tree. The bark was softened by soaking it in running water until it could be twisted and woven into cloth using a loom. These pieces were then stitched together and cotton was appliqued to the surface.

Length 115.5 cm
Width 114 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. Hiram M. Hiller, 1901

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