cover image: Shawl

Shawl

Research in Progress Cashmere shawl with embroidery in shades of yellow, orange, green and brown. A tan ground in a design of large floral ornament set in a panel surrounded by borders.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
18th century
Dates
18th century
Format
Medium: wool Technique: embroidered
Pages
H x W: 151 x 122.5 cm (59 7/16 x 48 1/4 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1945-50-1
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/2fd854a5e574b039d67237b2be48bdae