A fabulous chapan coat made in Central Asia, probably in the Ferghana Valley, long considered one of the "cross roads of Central Asia." The cloth structure is composed of  "blue-wefted" half-silk ikat material, which, together with their fine drawing, gives this class of chapan their distinctive look. The choice of the unique ground color in these glorious ikat garments has been linked by some observers to the green of this fertile valley. Formerly associated with ethnic Tajiks, now scholars are more cautious as the costumes of the region have not been sufficiently studied. The area is a true melting pot of cultural identity with a strong population of Uzbeks contributing to the mix.

Note: Russian print trade cotton cloth liner.