It can get awfully cold on the Tibetan plateau... When I was in Kyrgyzstan two winters back, I found myself wishing I had a better winter coat, especially when I found myself in the back of an unheated car, careening through the Tien Shen Mountains for five hours in the middle of a blizzard. The men of Central Asia have the right idea in wearing large comfy robes under which many layers may be worn. I was envious, so I decided to design my own Central Asian winter coat! The Tien Shen Coat was designed with comfort and warmth in mind. The loose construction, with tapered sleeves and wide collar (great to flip up—Cruella DeVille style—and wrap with a scarf!) allows maximum comfort, while the polar fleece fabric, fully lined with washable silk accents, provides exceptional warmth. Hidden snaps on front will hold the Tien Shen closed even when the unusual metal clasps come undone (like when you're struggling to get in the car with a big handbag, two bags of groceries, an ice scraper, and fogged-up glasses.) Big enough to pull your arms inside and snuggle up while you wait for the auto club to come rescue you and your dead battery. Funky fabric-painted stamped images and silky tassels on collar and front make each coat a completely unique work of art. And best of all—it’s washable! Length, 42 inches. Tien Shen Coat, $275 Please remember that the colors you see in the photo are not exact due to different monitor calibrations—contact me and I will send you a swatch sheet so you can see the actual fabrics used. Compass Rose Studios will send a palette chart to clients for custom commissions. main | lamps | clothing | Uzbek fans | about | sizing links | feedback/ordering info | travel stories Copyright © 1998 Compass Rose Studios Site design and HTML by Qdesign of Bethesda, Maryland. If you experience any problems with this site, please let us know.