The National Museum of Ethnology (Minpaku) is a research center for ethnology and cultural anthropology.

Nettle robe

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  • The Sakhalin Aynu, Sakhalin
Nettle robe

The fabric of this robe was woven from thread made by twining nettle fibers. Nettle robes are called tetarpe ‘white thing’, because the fabric presents a white surface. Aynu motifs are applied to the front, hem, cuffs, and back. As the pattern of the motifs was influenced by the Nivkh and other peoples from the northern regions, it was slightly different from that of Hokkaido Aynu.

Feathered robe | Attus robe | Nettle robe | Robe made of fish skin | Robe with stitched cloths |
Traditional Aynu house | Altar (nusasan) | Necklace of Aynu beads | Women’s knife | Wooden tray
Aynu (Aynu) Mosir
New Aynu Law
Related links:
　Special Exhibition “A Message from the Aynu: Craft and Spirit” (January 8 - February 15, 2004)
　Special Exhibition “The Sea Otter and Glass Beads: Trade of Indigenous Peoples of the North Pacific Rim” (September 20, 2001 - January 15, 2002)