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Unknown Maker, Indian

Shawl

Maker

Unknown Maker, Indian

Culture

Indian, Kashmiri

Title

Shawl

Year

mid 1800s

Medium

  • Wool and goat-fleece double-interlocked twill tapestry weave,
  • pieced and embroidered

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Wool and goat-fleece double-interlocked twill tapestry weave,
  • pieced and embroidered

Materials

wool, pashmina

Geography

Place Made: Kashmir

Dimensions

Length: 218.4 cm (86 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich

Object Number

55.326

Type

  • Textiles

Exhibition History

The Indian Boteh Motif
Jan 27, 2017 – Jul 30, 2017
What's in a Name? The Paisley Pattern in Kashmir Shawls
Nov 05, 2004 – Feb 13, 2005
The Kashmir Shawl
Dec 13, 1996 – Mar 02, 1997
The Kashmir Shawl
Jan 04, 1991 – Mar 31, 1991
Shawl Exhibition. March 1982.
Mar 01, 1982 – Mar 01, 1982

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Unknown Maker, Indian
Shawl, mid 1800s
Wool and goat-fleece double-interlocked twill tapestry weave; pieced and embroidered
Length: 218.4 cm (86 inches)
Bequest of Miss Lucy T. Aldrich 55.326

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