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Embroidered coat from Hokkaidô, Japanese, Ainu, late 19th century. The Ainu used the bark of elm trees to make a very fine light cloth, known as attush. he intricate embroidered designs and appliqué were most commonly made using cotton obtained by trade; the silk remnants, silk thread and velvet borders used on this coat would have made it a prized item. 
Location British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier ART306638 
Type Image 
Purpose Public 
Size 3765px × 4637px 
Photo Credit © The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY 
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19th century CE
Ainu People
Coat
Embroidery
Silk
Textile, Minor Arts