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Robe (Chapan)late 19th century

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Textile robe displayed on a mannequin, covered in allover ikat pattern in navy, ivory, red, yellow, and purple, with contrast lining and woven trim along the front opening
Central Asian ikat robe (chapan) displayed on a mannequin, featuring bold flame-like patterns in navy, red, yellow, and white with a striped lining visible at the collar and cuffs, trimmed with blue and gold embroidered borders at the waist and front opening.
Silk ikat robe displayed from the back, with large-scale repeating teardrop and scroll motifs in deep navy, crimson, yellow, and ivory. Cuffs and collar feature contrasting striped fabric in orange and teal.
Title
Robe (Chapan)
Place Made
Fergana Valley (Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan)
Date Made
late 19th century
Medium
Silk satin with tie-resist-dyed warp (ikat) (atlas), quilted, and silk warp-twined loop manipulation; Lining: cotton plain weave, printed, silk and cotton plain weave with tie resist dyed warp (ikat) (adras), and cotton twill
Dimensions
Center back length: 50 1/2 in. (128.27 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. David and Elizabeth Reisbord
Accession Number
M.2018.137.33
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.