Red c. late 19th century
anonymous
pattern heavy
fashion and textile design
japan
pattern design
repetitive shape and pattern
repetition of pattern
regular pattern
pattern repetition
textile design
imprinted textile
layered pattern
This anonymous late 19th-century garment, titled "Red," showcases the artistry of traditional textile design. The piece, which is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is a vibrant example of intricate embroidery. The garment's blue background is adorned with white and red stitching, forming a complex geometric pattern. This intricate design, likely created with the help of traditional techniques passed down through generations, is a testament to the skill and cultural heritage of its creators.
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Kaparamip are robes made of cotton decorated with a large number of white appliqués in cutout patterns. In the early 17th century, merchants brought cotton cloth to the Ainu, who employed it as a thinner, lighter alternative to traditional materials. Cotton offered Ainu women new aesthetic opportunities, yielding patterns that were more fluid and organic than those found on other types of robes. In both kaparamip shown here, the pieces of white cotton are stitched together to form one large appliqué that covers the entire garment. The sleeve openings and the edges are embellished with pieces of red-dyed cotton, intended to ward off spirits.
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