Sue Lawty on Ainu Robe
Sue Lawty on Ainu Robe
Artist Sue Lawty examines the Ainu robe and discusses its properties as a garment made from elm bark. Lawty explored the Cooper Hewitt collection as part of her Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship.
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Artist Sue Lawty examines the Ainu robe and discusses its properties as a garment made from elm bark. Lawty explored the Cooper Hewitt collection as part of her Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship.
We know one item that is featured in this video.
- Robe (Japan)
- cotton appliqué and embroidery on elm bark (ohyo) foundation.
- Gift of Alice Boney.
- 1962-67-1
