A GROUP OF FOUR GREEN WOOL TURKMAN CHAPAN, CENTRAL ASIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

A GROUP OF FOUR GREEN WOOL TURKMAN CHAPAN, CENTRAL ASIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

the chapan of green woollen broadcloth, the first embroidered with star medalllions, embroidered cuffs and slits, the edges with gilt metal braid and cording, printed cotton lining, (approximately 110cm in length); the second with embroidered hem slits, running stitch decoration to cuffs and collar, bold printed cotton lining, red braid edges (approximately 120cm in length); the third with heavily embroidered cuffs, trimmed in metal thread braid and tablet braid, printed cotton lining (approximately 120cm); the fourth with embroidery to hem splits, narrow red braid , printed cotton lining, (approximately 110cm) (4)

From the Collection of Pip Rau
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 1 in this sale

Condition Report:

the first: scattered small holes, mainly on back, some losses to embroidery; the second in good condition; the third with some spotting and small holes; the fourth with scattered small holes especially back and sleeves