But mostly he makes pieces for sale. “I create silver jewelry and accessories featuring Ainu patterns,” he said, which typically are geometric, with recurring motifs such as spirals ...

According to an expert, the chosen design overlaps with the “basic shape of Ainu patterns.” An ASDF representative said the design was decided based on ideas from members of the Second Air Wing.

Her face is framed by powerfully carved flames soaring to heaven and intricate Ainu patterns are seen between the flames. A closer look also reveals tattoos around her mouth and on the back of her ...

While learning to carve, Takano adopted the Ainu idea that deities dwell in nature, in tools, and everywhere else besides. 16:49 The patterns on these trays, called "ita," express the same outlook.

The Ainu people are the indigenous people of Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan's northernmost main island. They developed their own distinct language, history and culture, which were quite different from ...