amauti (Woman's Parka)
About this object
History of use
Contemporary style woman's summer parka.
Physical description
Amauti style woman's parka. The exterior of the coat is white, with high cut sides and a long back flap. Purple, pink, white and black trim edges the hem and wrists of the outer coat, while similar but darker trim decorates the centre front, with a tassel of yarn hanging from the neck, and lower back. The hood is edged with thick fur and a tassel hangs from the top. The top back of the coat has a pouch for a child. Three beaded tassels hang down the centre of the back flap. The undercoat is made of light quilting fabric in pink with blue hearts on one side and multi-patterned on the other.
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Materials
Date Made
1994
Date Acquired
22 Oct 2012
How Acquired
Donated
Credit Line
Measurements
Overall: 182 cm x 82 cm x 10 cm
Object Number
2978/111