Shawl
19th century (made)
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Shawl, woven with dark pink wool, gold-wrapped and silver-wrapped (silk) thread, laid on the surface and couched down to the surface. A narrow embroidered border of gold-wrapped thread on the sides. The end border has a single row of large buta; buta designs in the corner of the field.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Woven wool, couched with gold-wrapped and silver-wrapped thread |
| Brief description | Textile, shawl, woven wool couched with gold-wrapped and silver-wrapped thread, Kashmir, 19th century |
| Physical description | Shawl, woven with dark pink wool, gold-wrapped and silver-wrapped (silk) thread, laid on the surface and couched down to the surface. A narrow embroidered border of gold-wrapped thread on the sides. The end border has a single row of large buta; buta designs in the corner of the field. |
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| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment. |
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| Accession number | IS.15-1880 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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