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Uzbek people
Woman's ceremonial robe (Munisak) (20th century)
silk (ikat), cotton, silk (thread)
128.5 cm (centre back) 169.0 cm (cuff to cuff)
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Vivien Knowles, 2012
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Woman's ceremonial robe
(Munisak)
(20th century)
Medium
silk (ikat), cotton, silk (thread)
Measurements
128.5 cm (centre back) 169.0 cm (cuff to cuff)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with funds donated by Vivien Knowles, 2012
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Uzbekistan
Accession Number
2012.341
Department
Asian Art
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Physical description
Made of luxury silk ikat fabric, this Uzbek woman’s robe (munisak) features a bold design of pomegranates and zigzags in vibrant pink, purple and yellow dyes. Lightly padded, it has a high cinched-in waist and long sleeves. The munisak is lined with Russian cotton printed with a repeated floral motif and edged with a decorative trim.