Antique Silk Ikat Robe "Chapan"

Beautifully hand-woven silk coat. Chapan (variant of caftan) is a coat worn by both men and women, for warmth, protection or fashion. Coats typically have long sleeves and open down the front, closing by means of buttons, zippers, Velcro, toggles, a belt, or a combination of these. Worn over clothes, usually during the cold winter months. These coats are adorned with intricate threading and come in a variety of colors and patterns. Exceptionally colorful in pink and rust...

Beautifully handwoven silk coat. Chapan (variant of caftan) is a coat worn by both men and women, for warmth, protection or fashion. Coats typically have long sleeves and open down t...

A Silk Ikat Chapan from Uzbekistan is a traditional robe or coat made of silk fabric, adorned with intricate ikat patterns. "Ikat" is a dyeing and weaving technique used to create un...

A Silk Ikat Chapan from Uzbekistan is a traditional robe or coat made of silk fabric, adorned with intricate ikat patterns. "Ikat" is a dyeing and weaving technique used to create un...

Heavly quilted ikats seem to be a style only from Khorazm district of Uzbekistan. This is a rare sample from the area. Late 10th C.

An Unusual ikat chapan from Uzbekistan, that is cotton ( in general they are either silk and cotton or silk ). The lining is a special one. Please check the photos it is Sleeve to ...