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Robe (Chapan)third quarter of the 19th century

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Ikat-woven Central Asian robe displayed flat in a T-shape, with a forest green ground and bold symmetrical pattern of crimson heart forms, dark plum zigzags and scrolls, and yellow and blue accent motifs
Central Asian robe displayed flat and open, exterior featuring silk ikat weave in bold zigzag and flame patterns of deep green, purple, red, yellow, and blue; interior lining in red brocade with gold scrolling vines and floral medallions.
Title
Robe (Chapan)
Place Made
Fergana Valley (Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan)
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 wool warp-twined loop manipulation; Lining: cotton plain weave, printed, cotton twill, and silk and cotton satin with tie-resist-dyed warp (ikat) (atlas)
Dimensions
Center back length: 54 in. (137.16 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. David and Elizabeth Reisbord
Accession Number
M.2018.137.29
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.