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Shawl

Research in Progress Shawl made of two pieces joined together and finished on the long sides with narrow green braid, and on the short sides, with yellow embroidered and fringed fabric. Pattern is red, pink, blue and green upright flowers and vines on a yellow ground.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
18th century
Dates
18th century
Format
Medium: wool Technique: tapestry weave
Pages
H x W: 328 × 126 cm (10 ft. 9 1/8 in. × 49 5/8 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1940-69-1
Rights
Gift of Mrs. Charles Suydam Cutting
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/94c9c6b27d9a1c2f374787f22b88dfb6