3rd quarter of 18th century
This lightweight shawl was woven from extremely fine wool. In the region of Kashmir, wool was traditionally taken from the soft under-hair of the Himalayan goat. The main design of this shawl features multi-colored flowers in vases organized in four rows.
width:126.5 cm (49 13/16 in.)
Cotton and wax-covered cotton, twill weave
20th centuryGermanBook of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)
19th-20th centuryJapaneseFiber
ItalianSilk
ChineseMauve/brown brocade with metallic thread
16th centuryItalian