Craft · No. 01
No. 01織物
Nibutani Attus
二風谷アットゥㇱ
nibutani attus · 北海道
Nibutani Attus is a traditional Ainu textile handwoven in the Nibutani district of Biratori, Hokkaido. Made from bark fibers such as elm, it is distinguished by bold geometric patterns deeply rooted in Ainu spiritual and cultural heritage.
- Origin
- 北海道
- Category
- 織物
- Materials
- 樹皮繊維 · Cotton · Hemp
- Designation
- Nat'l Traditional Craft
No. IHistory
Attus — meaning "bark garment" in the Ainu language — is a textile that the Ainu people have woven for generations as everyday wear and ceremonial clo…
No. IIMaterials
No. IIITechniques
Nibutani Attus is woven on a traditional backstrap loom (jibata), in which warp threads of bark fiber are held taut while weft threads are passed thro…
No. IVClimate
The Nibutani district along the Saru River benefits from Hokkaido's cool climate and abundant deciduous forests, providing an ideal habitat for Ohyo e…
