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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
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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