cover image: Shawl

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Shawl

Research in Progress White Kashmir shawl with narrow border embroidered in bright silks in small "cone" pattern; trimmed with narrow silk fringe. Arranged as cape with hood, by attaching edges at one point.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
19th century
Dates
19th century
Format
Medium: cashmere wool Technique: embroidery
Pages
H x W: 78.7 × 261.6 cm (31 in. × 8 ft. 7 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1968-5-1
Rights
Gift of Sarah Dennen
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/14736a6d99064a65f5ff73b69c7439cf