Crafts of the Ainu

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The Ainu of Hokkaido and surrounding areas revered nature as a deity and also believed objects created by humans to possess spiritual properties. Clothing, wooden tools, and other implements of daily life bear unique and striking folk patterns. This exhibit offers a glimpse into the mystical nature of Ainu crafts with around 100 items including jewelry and woodwork pieces such as sword sheathes and ceremonial tools.

[Image: 19th century Hokkaido Ainu ruumpe robe (cotton with silk, 124 cm long)]

Schedule

Apr 2 (Tue) 2013-Jun 2 (Sun) 2013

Opening Hours Information

Hours	10:00-17:00
Closed	Monday Open on a public holiday Monday but closed on the following day. Closed during the New Year holidays.

Fee

Adults ¥1200, University and High School Students ¥700, Junior High School and Elementary School Students ¥200.

Venue

Japan Folk-Craft Museum

Location

4-3-33 Komaba, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0041

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Access

6 minute walk from the West exit of Komabatodaimae Station on the Keio Inokashira line, 15 minute walk from the West exit of Higashi-Kitazawa Station on the Odakyu Odawara line.

Phone

03-3467-4527

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