cover image: Shawl border

20.500.12592/50j65h

Shawl border

Research in Progress Border fragment with a row of large shaggy flowerheads in a framework of scrolling stem with a multitude of fine leaves and buds. In purples, bright turquoise and green on a creamy white ground. One fringed end, one raw end and long sides are plain selvedges.
Collection
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection Textiles Department
Date published
early 20th century
Dates
early 20th century
Format
Medium: wool Technique: interlocking twill tapestry weave; free shuttle detail
Pages
H x W: 29 × 8 cm (11 7/16 × 3 1/8 in.)
Place Discussed
India
Provider
Smithsonian Institution
Published in
India
Reference
1952-105-67
Rights
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. G. Glen Gould
Source
Digital Public Library of America https://dp.la/item/ab12eb5f65dddd76ce0474d538e4ce4f