A female Ikat coat Lot n° 43

The finished ikats are more than ornate fabrics. Transformed into brightly colored panels or sumptuous robes for men and women, they are works of art. The panels or curtains added colorful accents to the mud-brick architecture of Central Asia, while the coats were striking statement items that adorned wealthy men and women. Worn on special occasions as status symbols, they functioned in the same way as many of de la Renta-designer garments do today. Origin: Central-asia Period: late 19th century Sizes: 130.00 cm. H x 154.00 cm. W 51.18 in. H x 60.63 in. W