Man's Coat (Choga)

ca. 1803–56

Not on view

A meandering vine encloses multicolor ambi, or mangoshaped, motifs on this choga, a loose-fitting, open-fronted robe worn as an outer garment in Central Asia, Russia, North Africa, and the Indian subcontinent. This coat was likely made in Kashmir, as the double-interlocking twill tapestry weave (kanni) used to make it was a specialty of the region. Later, the coat made its way into the wardrobe of Saiyid Sa'id, sultan of Zanzibar and imam of Muscat, Oman (1803–56).

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Title: Man's Coat (Choga)
Date: ca. 1803–56
Geography: Attributed to India, Kashmir
Medium: Wool, metal wrapped thread; double interlocking twill tapestry weave, applied decorative braid
Dimensions: L. of textile: 52 1/2 in. (133.4 cm)
W. with outstretched arms: 63 3/8 in. (161 cm)
W. of bottom: 29 3/8 in. (74.6 cm)
L. of arm: 24 1/4 in. (61.6 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Costumes
Credit Line: Gift of George L. Cheney, 1924
Object Number: 24.123
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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