There were certain differences between casual, festive and mourning clothing. But there were a lot of common features, mainly in the cut of men’s, women’s and children’s clothes. The color of clothes could indicate the age and social status of its owner. Young girls and women used to wear bright dresses, while elderly ones preferred softer colors. Men’s clothing was based on a cotton shirt with a direct cut called a kuylak, a quilted robe called a chapan belted with a scarf, wide trousers called ishton and a duppi skullcap.
Various types of chapans differed from each other primarily in material and color. Cuts in the sides are considered to be their unique feature and originally were made for convenience in horse riding. In the past chapans were rather long and had long sleeves. By the end of the 19th century, they became shorter. During warm months, men wore light chapans, and during cold ones – with cotton lining.
You can learn more about the topic in the book-album "The Collection of the Czech Republic" (Volume XVI) in the series "Cultural Legacy of Uzbekistan in the World Collections".
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