Ikat Woman's Winter Chapan or Coat, Lined

A green field, splashed with red and white, and not shy about it.

This lined woman’s winter chapan, or coat, was made in Uzbekistan in the late 19th century from cotton and silk. Ikat robes like this are commonly associated with Central Asian dress, where threads are resist-dyed before weaving to create blurred, feathery patterns. Broad green panels carry bold bands of red and white, with hooked and arrow-like shapes that bleed softly at the edges. The sleeves are cut long and straight, and the lining shows through at the opening. The colors still glow.

About 48 inches long and 90 across, laid flat. Hang it open, like a painting with sleeves.