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Shawl ends
Indian (Kashmiri)
about 1825
Object Place: Kashmir, India
Medium/Technique
Wool twill tapestry
Dimensions
Overall: 65.5 x 120cm (25 13/16 x 47 1/4in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Olivia James Chapman
Accession Number55.586
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionTwo shawl ends of wool twill tapestry, stitched together, with red ground and design of two rows of six boteh motifs composed of flowers in predominately red with white, yellow and two shades of blue; narrow outer wool guard bands (c. 1780) with design of floral meander.
ProvenanceGift from Mrs. Olivia James Chapman to the MFA, September 15, 1955