Afghanistan: an ‘Ikat coat’ for women.
A summer coat made of silk, dyed using the ‘Ikat technique’ in a purple and red zigzag pattern. An interestingly patterned summer coat from North Afghanistan, for Turkmens women. The coat has a light brown, almost shimmering greenish background, five rhombuses (on the back) with a dense, dynamic, purple-red zigzag pattern dyed in the ‘Ikat technique’ (for a more detailed explanation see cat. no 201). Lined with pattered fabric. A highly extravagant piece, in very good condition. No damage.
Length: c. 124 cm; width: c. 150 cm (sleeves).
First half to mid-20th century. (ME)
Provenance:
Viennese private collection.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
20.02.2017 - 14:00
- Realized price: **
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EUR 375.-
- Starting bid:
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EUR 300.-
Afghanistan: an ‘Ikat coat’ for women.
A summer coat made of silk, dyed using the ‘Ikat technique’ in a purple and red zigzag pattern. An interestingly patterned summer coat from North Afghanistan, for Turkmens women. The coat has a light brown, almost shimmering greenish background, five rhombuses (on the back) with a dense, dynamic, purple-red zigzag pattern dyed in the ‘Ikat technique’ (for a more detailed explanation see cat. no 201). Lined with pattered fabric. A highly extravagant piece, in very good condition. No damage.
Length: c. 124 cm; width: c. 150 cm (sleeves).
First half to mid-20th century. (ME)
Provenance:
Viennese private collection.
Specialist: Erwin Melchardt
Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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Auction: | Tribal Art |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 20.02.2017 - 14:00 |
Location: | Vienna | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 11.02. - 20.02.2017 |
** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT
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