cover image: Shawl

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Shawl

Research in Progress Square patchwork shawl with a square center containing four squares that are red, green, violet and blue. Each is isolated by black bands. The primary emphasis is the border with is a continuous arrangement of typical Kashmiri boteh forms. A narrow and fringed patchwork border is at each end.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
19th century
Dates
19th century
Format
Medium: wool Technique: 2/2 twill double interlocked tapestry with stem, running and couching embroidery stitches
Pages
H x W: 205 x 187 cm (6 ft. 8 11/16 in. x 6 ft. 1 5/8 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1969-140-1
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/71e7a1898d003c392d8d160bf4537f5a