Description
almost shoulder to hem : 132 cm = 51.97" = length underarm to hem : 96 cm = 37.80" cuff to cuff : 152 cm = 59.84" = width shoulder to shoulder : 39 cm = 15.35" underarm to underarm : 44 cm = 17.32" bust : 94 cm = 37.01" sleeve length : 56 cm = 22.05" purple pinkish cream = ikat outisde = silk & silk green blue white = trim red green cream = ikat inside = silk & cotton lilazc white khaki = lining inside = roller print on cotton there are a couple small stains, some color runs, one small hole & a couple tiny holes on this vintage ikat coat. some imperfections in the piece should be tolerated due to age of the piece & being handmade. imperfections reflected in the price. 1920s from Uzbekistan - Central Asia hand woven shai ikat silk & silk Dry clean only. Please convo for detailed orders. IKAT: These are warp-faced plain weave silk warp, silk weft ikats. Ikat is a style of weaving that uses a tie-dye process on the warp threads before the threads are woven to create a pattern or design. in Central Asia the practiced type of ikat is warp faced Ikat since they do not make any DOUBLE Ikats in which case both the warp & weft threads are tie-dyed. Ikat weaving can be a laborious process since it requires a multi process of tying & dyeing carefully. RUSSIAN TRADE CLOTH: ROLLER PRINT ON COTTON Ivanovo, that is for about 200 kms north of Moscow was the textile producing area in Russia between the years 1860 & 1960. Several mills that were in that area were specializing in textile production for the bazaars of Central Asia. Central Asians used the fabric to line their ikat robes, trappings & several other household items. For more information about the Russian Textiles see: RUSSIAN TExTILES, Printed Cloth for the bazaars of Central Asia by Susan Mellar. Abrams New York 2007. SHIPPING: WORLDWIDE FAST SHIPMENT If your country is included in " everywhere else " option, please contact me, so that i can try my best to arrange a better shipment price, if possible. Could you please leave your tel number after you close the deal in order to make the delivery faster. There might be some imperfections in the piece & they should be tolerated due to age of the piece & being handmade. The colors might look slightly different on different screens. If you are you are very much sensitive about the colors of the piece, please question detailly & ask for extra images to be sure about the colors, since returning the piece is a costly & difficult process. Some might expect these old handmade pieces to have as perfect condition as brand new items, & that is why i needed to underline this issue. Hope these explanations help. Buyer is Responsible for any taxes/customs/fees/VAT charges levied by a local government. THANKS for visiting my etsy shop :) http://cicem.etsy.com 691 19.32-5.17 Ikat Coat, Old Chapan, Costume, 59.84" X 51.97" Caftan, Jacket, Dress, Uzbek Ikat, Shai Fast Shipment 15006
