Not currently on display at the V&A

Shawl Border

ca. 1855 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Side border for a shawl, woven wool, main part of border consists of plant patterns on a dark red ground, with narrow side borders containing blue designs of leaves and flowers.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven wool
Brief description
Textile, shawl border, leaf and flower design, woven wool, Kashmir, ca. 1855
Physical description
Side border for a shawl, woven wool, main part of border consists of plant patterns on a dark red ground, with narrow side borders containing blue designs of leaves and flowers.
Dimensions
  • Including fringe length: 386cm
  • Width: 11cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
The complete piece would have been intended for use as a garment.
Subjects depicted
Other number
3515 - India Museum Slip Book
Collection
Accession number
0268(IS)

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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