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Fragment of a shawl
Indian (Kashmiri)
Afghan period
late 18th century
Object Place: Kashmir, India
Medium/Technique
Cashmere twill tapestry
Dimensions
Height x width: 26 3/4 x 18 5/16 in. (68 x 46.5 cm)
Credit Line
Denman Waldo Ross Collection
Accession Number99.163
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFragment of shawl in dark blue cashmere twill tapestry and design of stylized leaves forming diamond lattice and enclosing small flowers (butis) in light blue, yellow, white and red; along one edge is a narrow border (hashia) with meandering floral pattern.
ProvenanceDenman Waldo Ross Collection; Gift from Denman Waldo Ross to the MFA, October 30, 1899