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 Uzbek Silk Ikat Coat, Central Asia, late 19th, 5'3" x 3'10" , $650

 
Ikat coats are an integral component of textile art in Central Asia, practiced by both the Uzbek and Tadjik peoples. This particular coat is an Uzbek example, a particularly colorful example of the art form. The designs are classic. The weave features silk warps with cotton wefting, a characteristic of 19th century ikat weaving. This art form is explored in detail in various publications including "Ikat" by Andrew Hale & Kate FitzGibbon. There the entire process is explained as well as the cultural context in which these coats were made and used. Often, they were intended for women, though men too wore these sumptuous chapans, as they are called in local languages. Undoubtedly, this one was intended for use by a woman due to the style of cut of the coat, with a pinched waist. The people who prepared the dyes for silk weaving were often Jews, indigenous residents of Uzbekistan, who also wore such garments themselves. The coat is lined with a Russian cotton, a common cloth used for this purpose.

 

COLORS -- Natural dyes

CONDITION -- EXCELLENT with no obvious or hidden flaws, no stains, no holes. This is an antique textile, therefore it cannot be expected that it will bein "new condition." The terms used for describing condition are consistent with common usage in the marketplaces all over the world. Obvious flaws including repair, holes and stains WILL BE noted in all descriptions.

 

CONDITIONS OF SALE -- TribalSource maintains both Paypal and Bidpay accounts. Payments for items to be shipped to US addresses should be made via Bidpay, personal check, bank cashiers check or money order.

Paypal is ONLY available as a payment option for US buyers if the client agrees to pay shipping costs.

International buyers may use any of the above mentioned options. All checks or money orders should be payable to SEREF OZEN and mailed to the following address:

Seref Ozen
Box 471
San Anselmo, CA 94979
USA

Any telephone inquiries should be directed to my Istanbul based gallery at 90-212-5180338 or 90-212-6386450. Or you may email tribalsource@tribalsource.net

 

 

SHIPPING POLICY -- TribalSource will gladly pay any shipping costs for rugs and textiles that are sold to clients within the US. International buyers will pay for shipping costs. In the event of return of an item, the client is responsible for shipping costs both ways. Shipping will be done by the least expensive method possible, usually the US Postal Service offers the most expedient service for the price with PRIORITY MAIL available for domestic shipments, airmail parcel post for international shipping. Insurance is recommended but the responsibility of both US and international buyers. As is my policy with both eBay and www.cocoontr.com, full payment should be made prior to shipping. Known clients of mine with a favorable history can expect same day shipping when payment is received, with no waiting period involved.

RETURN POLICY -- Any rug will be gladly taken back (shipping costs for BOTH ways the responsibility of the client) with full refund of cost price (less shipping costs) up to 7 days after the rug was received. Naturally, it must arrive back in the same condition as it was sent. I realize that buying from photos can be risky but TribalSource on eBay has never had a problem with representational photographs or with accurate condition reports, etc.

You can place your trust in TribalSource; please do refer to my feedback forum on eBay. I have been in business for some years now and have maintained a reputation at international trade shows and in the pages of HALI which transcends my presence on the internet. Responsibility and accountability over the long term to my clientele is of utmost importance, and I strive to maintain my commitments to the people with whom I have an exchange. I value personal interaction and try to establish a sensitive, responsive relationship with each of my clients.