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～ Traditional Costume Uzbek Ethnic Group Men's Ikat Chapan (Formal Prayer and Amulet Use) ～
We have been able to obtain an Uzbek ikat garment that we used to admire in museums and ethnic costume catalogs! This is a men's formal coat woven in the early 20th century for prayer and as protection against evil. Khorezm region of Uzbekistan, Khiva, is a dry desert area with extreme temperature differences between summer and winter. This garment was used as a formal outerwear designed to protect against cold, heat, and sand. It is a thick, lustrous coat made from hand-woven silk fabric coated repeatedly with egg white and hammered with a wooden mallet (kinuta), filled with cotton, and then embroidered with sashiko (decorative stitching). Although the sashiko is sewn by machine, the stitching at nearly 5mm intervals is stunningly fine and detailed!! The ikat design features the Tree of Life pattern. This symbolizes the wish for life's development as the tree grows up into the sky and also represents "receiving wisdom from nature." ☆The most traditional formal male costume in Uzbekistan and Tajikistan was a coat with a straight cut and front opening. The sleeves and body were long, with side slits. The collar, front edges, hem, and cuffs were trimmed with narrow fabric strips, and the outer fabric of the coat was a thick tsumugi-style material with silk warp and cotton weft threads. The inside lining of the coat was also intricately and luxuriously made.
$Traditional Costume Detailed Image$ ↑Front Bodice	$Traditional Costume Detailed Image$ ↑Front Bodice: Hem
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$Traditional Costume Detailed Image$ ↑Some stains on the lining in several places.	[Please Confirm] This is an old garment that was actually used, so please understand in advance that the fabric may have some wear, stains, or loose threads. ※Noticeable spots have been photographed and shown.