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Robe (Chapan)third quarter of the 19th century

Not on view
Full-length ikat-woven robe displayed flat with arms extended, cream ground covered in allover pattern of large burgundy and cobalt blue medallions with yellow centers, narrow woven trim at cuffs and hem
Ikat-woven robe with white ground, covered in large circular medallions in deep burgundy and blue with yellow centers; embroidered trim along front opening and hem; green tassels at cuffs.
Silk ikat robe displayed flat with arms outstretched, exterior woven with large circular medallions in deep burgundy and blue with yellow accents on a white ground; interior lining revealed at center front, showing red-and-white ikat botanical patterns and a quilted red textile panel.
Title
Robe (Chapan)
Place Made
Central Asia
Date Made
third quarter 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 1/8 in. (129.86 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. David and Elizabeth Reisbord
Accession Number
M.2018.137.22
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.