Central Asian Tocikston (Tajikstan) – Shoi Ikat Çopon (Chapan) Robe

Silk Shoi Ikat Çopon (Chapan) Robe from Tocikston (Tajikstan). Men’s traditional dress made of 100 % soft silk ikat. It is a Tocik (Tajik) tradition to use more silk on silk fabrics compared to Özbekistan (Uzbekistan). Lined with printed Rus (Russian) cotton with symbolic eight pointed stars. A small pale stain on the upper part of its lining. It can still be worn and/or displayed as a wall hanging.

Dated between 1970 and 1980

Measurements:

Arm to Arm Length: 61″ / 155 cm

Height: 51″ / 130 cm