Ainu - Native Japanese robe made of elm bark with applique of indigo dyed cotton with traditional motif created in chain stitched cotton thread in light blue, red and white. Some losses of stitching, and fading due to wear and age.
Hand woven Elm bark
Cotton applique and embroidery
Early 20th Century
43" x 48.5" (length, width)
$28,000.00
Ainu Elmbark Attush Robe—
$28,000.00
Description
Ainu - Native Japanese robe made of elm bark with applique of indigo dyed cotton with traditional motif created in chain stitched cotton thread in light blue, red and white. Some losses of stitching, and fading due to wear and age.