Shawl
ca. 1855 - ca. 1879 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Kashmir shawl, woven black wool, with embroidery in coloured wools and added embroidered borders. The field has meandering buta designs and flowers, and an embroidered central medallion, and the borders have stylised flowers and medallions. Backing in crimson and magenta silk, with gold fringes.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Woven and embroidered wool, silk backing, gold fringes |
| Brief description | Textile, shawl, woven and embroidered wool, Kashmir, ca. 1855-1879 |
| Physical description | Kashmir shawl, woven black wool, with embroidery in coloured wools and added embroidered borders. The field has meandering buta designs and flowers, and an embroidered central medallion, and the borders have stylised flowers and medallions. Backing in crimson and magenta silk, with gold fringes. |
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| Object history | Transferred from India Museum 1879. |
| Historical context | Intended for use as a garment. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | 8062(IS) |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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