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Shawl

1870s - 1880s

India, Kashmir, late 19th century

Medium
embroidery, large pieced areas: wool
Measurements
Overall: 179.7 x 193 cm (70 3/4 x 76 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Charles J. Powell 1956.329
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A square wool textile embroidered with dense, symmetrical floral patterns in muted red, blue, and yellow on a dark red ground. A central dark eight-pointed star radiates outward, surrounded by complex, curving teardrop motifs that reach toward the corners. A wide decorative border frames the central design, and all four sides are finished with short, multicolored fringes.

Shawl

1870s - 1880s

India, Kashmir, late 19th century

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