Traditional Silk Brocade Chapan Robe Coat : C1900 Turkmenistan 19th century I like to think a

I like to think a woman with an interest in costume

surrounded by various flora (thistles

The coats revers are lined with a lovely dark indigo

In excellent antique condition commensurate with age

Traditional Silk Brocade Chapan Robe Coat : C1900 Turkmenistan 19th century I like to think aItem Details. A beautiful soft magenta silk brocade coat or chapan from the Turkmen of Turkmenistan dating from the early 20th century around 1900. The coat is traditional in style and has been lined throughout with an interesting soviet rollar printed cotton. The coats revers are lined with a lovely dark indigo, pink and white hand loomed silk ikat. The sleeve arms, front openings and hem are all finished with a black polished cotton chintz edging.