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Robe (Kaparaamip)late Edo (1615-1868)-early Meiji (1868-1912) period, 19th century

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Ainu robe displayed flat, navy blue base fabric with cream white appliquéd curvilinear scroll patterns outlined in black, and a red diamond motif at center lower body

Unknown, Robe (Kaparaamip), late Edo (1615-1868)-early Meiji (1868-1912) period, 19th century, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Costume Council Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Robe (Kaparaamip)
Culture
Ainu
Place Made
Japan, Hokkaidō
Date Made
late Edo (1615-1868)-early Meiji (1868-1912) period, 19th century
Medium
Cotton plain weave, with cotton plain weave appliqué and cotton embroidery
Dimensions
Center back length: 49 1/2 in. (125.73 cm)
Credit Line
Costume Council Fund
Accession Number
M.71.87.1
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Kahlenberg, Mary Hunt. Fabric and Fashion: Twenty Years of Costume Council Gifts. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1974.