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Collections

Woman's Robe (Munisak)mid-19th century

Not on view
Central Asian ikat robe displayed flat with arms outstretched, showing vertical strips of red, ivory, teal, and blue feathered chevron patterns with embroidered geometric cuffs
Central Asian ikat robe displayed flat, with wide sleeves and open front. Bold warp-ikat pattern in red, cream, blue, and green forms large pointed medallion shapes across the body. Cuffs feature embroidered or woven geometric border in gold and dark blue. Interior lining visible at center front shows a dark floral print.
Title
Woman's Robe (Munisak)
Place Made
Central Asia
Date Made
mid-19th century
Medium
Silk and cotton plain weave with tie-resist-dyed warp (ikat) (adras), silk double chain-stitch embroidery, and cotton twill; Lining: cotton plain weave, printed, and cotton plain weave
Dimensions
Center back length: 49 1/4 in. (125.1 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. David and Elizabeth Reisbord
Accession Number
M.2019.305.4
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.