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Shawl

Shawl
1850-1899 (made), 1850-1899 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cotton shawl with a knotted fringe and indigo-resist patterning in the ikat technique.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleShawl
Materials and techniques
Ikat-dyed cotton
Brief description
Cotton shawl, possibly made in Guatemala, 1850-1899
Physical description
Cotton shawl with a knotted fringe and indigo-resist patterning in the ikat technique.
Dimensions
  • Width: 32in (approx.)
  • Including fringe length: 110in (approx.)
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.566-1967

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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