Ikat Tunic or Robe, Uzbekistan

Purple blocks and green blocks, blurred at the edges as if painted with a wet brush.

This ikat tunic or robe is from Uzbekistan and is dated to the early 20th century. It is made from cotton and silk. Ikat is produced by tying and dyeing the threads before weaving, which gives the pattern its soft, feathered edges, and ikat robes were commonly worn in Central Asia. Large purple and green motifs march across a white ground, between narrow dark brown stripes. The sleeves extend straight from the body, and a small loop fastens at the neck.

About 48 inches high and 88 across the sleeves. Hang it on a wall and it hangs like art.