Shot Silk Chappan
Festive robe for a male dignitary, to be used on occasions such as weddings, funerals and religious holidays. A coat of ample proportions with tapering sleeves, made of shot silk in a stripey scheme of yellow, green and purple. Lined with purple silk and edged with embroidered silk ribbon.
Circa: Late 19th-early 20th century
Origin: Uzbekistan
Material: Shot silk, lined with silk
Condition: Some staining around one shoulder area, very good
Dimensions: 54"length x 36"width shoulders, 82"sleevecuff to sleevecuff,
Inventory number: WR3669
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