cover image: Shawl

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Shawl

Research in Progress Taupe shawl with a starburst center and very deep borders of paisley and other floral and vegetal motifs in shades of violet red, yellow, blue and green.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Format
Medium: wool Technique: twill tapestry (2/2 (S) twill, single interlock), with embroidery
Pages
H x W: 205.7 × 213.4 cm (6 ft. 9 in. × 7 ft.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1980-38-4
Rights
Bequest of Dorothy Franklin Rolph
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/25a9e045a7518247e26c27d24b8cc528