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Unknown Maker, Indian

Shawl,

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Indian, Kashmiri

Title

Shawl

Medium

wool, pashmina

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • wool,
  • goat fleece; double-interlocked twill tapestry weave

Techniques

  • wool,
  • goat fleece; double-interlocked twill tapestry weave

Dimensions

Length: 139.7 cm (55 inches)

Place

Place Made: Kashmir

Type

  • Textiles

Credit

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Henry D. Sharpe

Object Number

26.202

Shawl

Place Made: Kashmir

Exhibition History

What's in a Name? The Paisley Pattern in Kashmir Shawls

November 5, 2004 - February 13, 2005

Shawl Exhibition. March 1982.

March 1, 1982
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