A hand sewn vintage silk chapan or overcoat from the Turkmen of Northern Afghanistan.
A chapan which means "sewn together" in Turkic is an overcoat that is adorned with detailed threading come in a variety of colors and patterns. It is traditionally worn throughout Central Asia.
This lovely chapan is crafted from crimson striped silk. It is embellished with fine black, white and yellow embroidery around it's permitter and up the sides. A turquoise liner adds another element of interest. Sam who is 5'2 was gracious enough to model it for us.
Size: 12.5" shoulder to shoulder [32cm], 3'6" long [107cm]
Age: Vintage
Country of Origin: Afghanistan
Type of Textile: Chapan (Overcoat)
Material: Outer: Silk; Details: Cotton; Lining: Synthetic Mesh
Condition: Good
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