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End of a shawl

Indian (Kashmiri)
late 18th century
Object Place: Kashmir, India

Medium/Technique Cashmere twill tapestry
Dimensions Overall: 125.7 x 160 cm (49 1/2 x 63 in.)
Credit Line Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number17.663
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ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionBorder end of cashmere twill tapestry shawl with white central field and design across one end of four rows of boteh motifs in blue, yellow, deep pink and light green; guard bands along border and edges have meandering floral pattern.
ProvenanceDenman Waldo Ross Collection; Gift from Denman Waldo Ross to the MFA, February 15, 1917