THREE PLAIN SILK LADIES' CHAPAN, CENTRAL ASIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

THREE PLAIN SILK LADIES' CHAPAN, CENTRAL ASIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY

of padded and quilted aubergine silk, the first with polychrome embroidery to neck and red sleeve bands, printed cotton lining, large printed cotton patch to back, the second with pierced and embroidered slits in sleeves and underbust embroidery, small paisley printed lining, the third undecorated (3)

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

Condition Report:

generally fair condition, some surface marking, dirt, fading and discolouration, spotting, rubbing to edges