This chapan showcases the mesmerizing "abr" (cloud) ikat technique, where warp threads were resist-dyed before weaving to create the soft, blurred edges you see in the bold purple, gold, and dove-gray stripes. No two ikat panels are ever exactly alike, making every chapan a one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art. Hand-quilted construction, magenta/rose interior lining with intricate sashiko-style geometric hand embroidery along the facing, contrasting indigo-and-white striped cotton cuffs. Open-front, robe-style silhouette with dropped shoulders and long sleeves.
Condition: Sold as an antique/vintage textile. Please see photos closely — there is light wear, some loose threads, and small areas of fabric fragility consistent with age and hand construction (visible near the front opening).
