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Shawl
Indian (Kashmiri)
about 1820s
Object Place: Kashmir, India
Medium/Technique
Wool twill tapestry
Dimensions
Height: 301cm (118 1/2in.) Width: 132.1cm (52in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous gift
Accession Number1986.776
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong rectangular shawl of wool twill tapestry with cream-colored central field and deep border on each crosswise end with design of row of large boteh motifs composed of dense floral mosaic in dark blue, red, and pale green wool yarns along borders; similar smaller boteh motifs along lengthwise edges; narrow guard bands have meandering floral pattern.
ProvenanceGift from anonymous donor to the MFA, December 17, 1986