Uzbek Silk Moiré Robe. Uzbekistan, c.last quarter 19th century. Heavy silk with fine horizontal ribbing; pronounced moiré finish. Fully lined with Russian roller-printed cotton. Yarn-dyed striped silk facings. Black cotton binding with machine embroidery (probably not original to the robe). 50" shoulder to hem x 75" cuff to cuff. Good condition except for scattered stains - the most obvious being the light colored one on the front panel - the lining is in excellent condition. All fabrics are strong. This handsome woman’s robe is cut very full as it would have been worn over layers of other robes. It is quilted and padded with cotton wool for extra warmth. The sleeves are very long in order to conceal the hands as custom dictated. They also served to keep one’s hands warm in winter. The lining pattern is a simulated damask or brocade.