Chapan (option caftan ) - a caftan that men and women wear over clothing, usually during the cold winter months. It is popular in Central Asia , including Uzbekistan , Afghanistan , Tajikistan , Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan and other neighboring countries. Chapan is sewn on cotton wool or camel wool with a chintz lining. Until the middle of the 20th century, they were worn in Bashkortostan, in Chuvashia. In the old days, the lining was made of a mat - a cheap white or printed cotton fabric. On top it was covered with velvet , cloth , corduroy. Currently, chapans are worn by both the elderly and young people