Lot 280: A CENTRAL ASIAN SILK AND COTTON IKAT CHAPAN, CIRCA 1880S

This full-length, T-shaped open-front robe, known as a chapan or khalat, originates from Central Asia and is attributed to the late 19th century, approximately the 1880s. The exterior is constructed from a silk and cotton blend ikat fabric featuring a bold vertical flame or abr pattern. The color palette consists of saturated shades of deep purple, forest green, and burgundy set against a neutral taupe and cream ground. The garment features long, tapering sleeves and a flared skirt with side slits. The interior is fully lined with a contrasting red-ground printed cotton trade cloth, decorated with a dense pattern of small blue and white flowers with green leaves. A vibrant magenta silk-blend fabric trims the inner hem. The garment is quilted throughout with vertical rows of running stitches. The edges of the opening, cuffs, and hem are finished with decorative multi-colored topstitching in a wavy pattern.