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Collections

Woman's Robe (Munisak)third quarter of the 19th century

Not on view
Central Asian ikat robe displayed flat in a T shape, with an allover pattern of geometric and floral motifs in crimson, ivory, forest green, and marigold yellow, featuring a large oval medallion at center front
Textile robe displayed flat with arms extended, covered in ikat-woven patchwork panels in deep red, yellow, green, and white geometric and medallion patterns; open front reveals a pink floral brocade lining; dark green trim along the edges.
Title
Woman's Robe (Munisak)
Place Made
Uzbekistan, Bukhara
Date Made
third quarter of the 19th century
Medium
Silk velvet with supplementary tie-resist-dyed warp (ikat) (baghmal), and silk warp-twined loop manipulation; Lining: cotton plain weave, printed, with silk and cotton plain weave with tie resist dyed warp (ikat) (adras), and cotton twill
Dimensions
Center back length: 57 in. (144.78 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. David and Elizabeth Reisbord
Accession Number
M.2018.137.18
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.