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Robe (Chapan)second half of the 19th century

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Ikat silk robe displayed flat with sleeves extended, covered in an allover zigzag and diamond pattern in crimson, plum, teal, and cream with feathered dye edges
Ikat-woven robe displayed flat and open, featuring a repeating chevron and diamond pattern in deep purple, red, teal, and cream; warm orange floral-patterned lining visible at the center front opening.
Title
Robe (Chapan)
Place Made
Fergana Valley (Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan)
Date Made
second half of the 19th century
Medium
Silk and cotton plain weave with tie-resist-dyed warp (ikat) (adras), moiré finish, quilted, and silk warp-twined loop manipulation; Lining: cotton plain weave, printed, and silk and cotton plain weave with tie-resist-dyed warp (ikat) (adras)
Dimensions
Center back length: 51 1/4 in. (130.18 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. David and Elizabeth Reisbord
Accession Number
M.2018.137.14
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Esguerra, Clarissa M. Power of Pattern: Central Asian Ikats from the David and Elizabeth Reisbord Collection. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 2018.

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