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Collections

Robe (Chapan)last quarter of the 19th century

Not on view
Central Asian ikat robe on a mannequin, deep purple ground with marigold and pink flame-like motifs, embroidered trim at front borders and collar
Ikat-woven robe displayed from the back on a mannequin, with bold vertical medallion patterns in deep purple, gold, red, and cream; multicolored striped sleeves; embroidered collar band; and pink lining visible at the hem.
Title
Robe (Chapan)
Place Made
Uzbekistan, Bukhara
Date Made
last quarter of the 19th century
Medium
Silk plain weave with tie-resist-dyed warp (ikat) (shahi) and cotton chain-stitched embroidered trim; Lining: cotton plain weave, printed, and silk and cotton plain weave with tie-resist-dyed warp (ikat) (adras)
Dimensions
Center back length: 48 5/8 in. (123.51 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. David and Elizabeth Reisbord
Accession Number
M.2018.137.36
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.