Late 19th Century Silk Ikat Chapan or Coat from Tajikistan

Chapan is in its original condition with Russian printed cotton lining. It it a warp ikat so the warp theards are in silk and weft in cotton. Sleeve to sleeve: 150 cm / 59.06 IN N...

Chapans are probably the most famous Central Asian fashion garments made from mostly ıkats, either pure silk and lined with cotton, or silk war and cotton weft , again with a cotton ...

An unusual design for the Ikat design pool, in fairly good condition, the coat has a Russian cotton print as a lining and it is padded with cotton for winter use. Sleeve to sleeve: ...

This is a pure silk irate chapman from Tajikistan. It has no lining. Itak weaving is one of the most popular textile art from Central Asia, mainly from Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. ...

20th century Uzbek cotton and silk ikat chapan robe Uzbekistan, 20th Century Height 122cm, width 153cm Historically, an ikat chapan robe was a status symbol worn by nomadic tribes and settles in Uzbekistan as well as other Central Asian regions. Paired with belt, tunic, and trousers, the brightness of colours and intricacy of the embroidery were indicators of the wealth of the wearer. The robe in Mayfair Gallery’s collection is brightly coloured with large, red and yellow geometrical patterns on a cream-coloured base. The inside of the robe is also patterned, with red floral motifs formed in a geometrical and symmetrical pattern. The outside trim of this silk and cotton ikat chapan robe is elegantly embroidered with white and red patterns. Such embroidery carried symbolic meaning, protecting the wearer from evil spirits. The long sleeves are a beautiful design feature, intending to cover the wearer’s hands and protect them from cold temperatures. Worn by both men and women, this eye-catching Uzbek robe...

Ikat Robe Rug, 19th Century Colorful Uzbek chapans or over-coats were the quintessential garment for both men and women throughout Central Asia. This stu...

Beautiful bright and colorful Antique Ikat silk Dyed Uzbek Robe. Has minor wear and tear shown in photos. Colors: Fuchsia, light pink, purple, yellow and bl...

Chapan is the iconic front-open flowing robe traditionally worn by the nomadic people in Central Asia. This Uzbek chapan was made from a finely woven ikat...