Coat (Choga) is a textiles from Present-day Turkmenistan created in mid-19th century or earlier using ground fabric: hand-spun red plain-weave wool (warp and weft); embroidery… measuring H. from shoulder to bottom hem: 50 3/4 in. (129 cm) W. of… — now part of the Islamic Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ground fabric: hand-spun red plain-weave wool (warp and weft); embroidery: silk; facing: ikat silk (warp), cotton (weft); lining: roller-printed Russian cotton |
| Dimensions | H. from shoulder to bottom hem: 50 3/4 in. (129 cm) W. of arms: 72 1/2 in. (184 cm) W. of body: 34 1/2 in. (87.6 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles |
| Department | Islamic Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Hajji Baba Club and The Page and Otto Marx Jr. Foundation Gifts, in memory of Newton Foster, 1998 |
| Date | mid-19th century or earlier |
Historical Context
Geography
Origin: Present-day Turkmenistan.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Coat (Choga)?
Coat (Choga) is housed in the Islamic Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Coat (Choga) created?
Coat (Choga) dates to mid-19th century or earlier.
What material is Coat (Choga) made from?
Coat (Choga) is crafted from ground fabric: hand-spun red plain-weave wool (warp and weft); embroidery: silk; facing: ikat silk (warp), cotton (weft); lining: roller-printed russian cotton.
Where does Coat (Choga) originate?
Coat (Choga) originates from Present-day Turkmenistan.
Is Coat (Choga) in the public domain?
Coat (Choga) is in the public domain and can be freely used.