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Robe (Chapan)third quarter of the 19th century

Not on view
Ikat-woven robe displayed flat, T-shaped silhouette with deep plum ground, large circular medallions in cobalt and marigold, and flame-like sage green and teal motifs throughout
Silk ikat robe displayed flat, with wide sleeves and flared hem, covered in a repeating pattern of large medallions in deep purple, blue, green, and gold with characteristic blurred ikat edges, and narrow red trim along the borders.
Ikat silk robe displayed flat with arms extended, featuring large medallion repeat pattern in deep burgundy, green, blue, and gold on a light ground, with salmon-pink quilted lining visible at the open front and red trim along the edges.
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, and silk warp-twined loop manipulation; Lining: cotton plain weave, printed, silk and cotton plain weave with tie-resist-dyed (ikat) (adras), and cotton twill
Dimensions
Center back length: 50 5/8 in. (128.59 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of David and Elizabeth Reisbord
Accession Number
M.2022.270.20
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.