Research in Progress Four fragments from the end of a late Kashmir shawl. Cartouches containing embroidered or tapestry script on backgrounds of black, red or ivory. About 1/4 inch of field pattern intact on some fragments. Other colors include green, light blue, yellow-orange.
- Collection
- Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
- Date published
- 19th century
- Dates
- 19th century
- Format
- Medium: wool, silk Technique: double-interlocked 2/2 twill tapestry; chain stitch embroidery
- Pages
- H x W (a): 9 x 45.7 cm (3 9/16 x 18 in.) H x W (b): 8 x 95.3 cm (3 1/8 x 37 1/2 in.) H x W (c): 9 x 51.4 cm (3 9/16 x 20 1/4 in.) H x W (d): 9 x 95.3 cm (3 9/16 x 37 1/2 in.)
- Place Discussed
- India
- Provider
- Smithsonian Institution
- Published in
- India
- Reference
- 1968-23-1-a/d
- Source
- Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/a16e35ade2fc1feb9e02e2d6cfef8da0
