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Shawl

Object Name:
Shawl
Object ID:
1943.002.01
Place of Origin:
Kashmir, India
Date:
circa 1800
Description:
Shawl. Wool twill cashmere. Woven and embroidered paisley put together in small pieces. Embroidered border with narrow fringe. Black center with red, blue, orange, red, and white petals around it. Large pattern has black and white motifs in corners. Not signed. Embroidery in wool. Added border.
Material:
Textile
Wool
Dimensions:
W-77 L-78 inches
Credit Line:
Gift of Isabel Paul
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