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Ainu robe

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Navy blue robe with short sleeves, featuring a repeating pattern of white curving lines and shapes. Red accents are throughout the design. The sleeves and hem have red trim. A pink and brown design is at the neckline and hem. The Ainu robe, by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Medium:
Cotton and wool with applique (kiri-fuse)
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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