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.)
Horn
19th centuryEuropeanSilk, woven with complementary wefts, inner warps, and binding warps in plain weave (taqueté)
18th centuryBook of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)
19th-20th centuryJapaneseInk on silk
20th centuryAustrianBook of swatches mounted on paper (56 sheets)
19th-20th centuryJapaneseWool
19th-20th centuryPersianWool and linen, tapestry woven
5th-7th centuryByzantine