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.)
Silk, woven with complementary wefts, inner warps, and binding warps in plain weave (taqueté)
18th centuryInk on silk
20th centuryAustrian
Felt
20th centuryAmericanInk on silk
20th centuryAustrianSilk
17th centurySpanishSilk and metallic yarns (or nué) on cut velvet
16th-17th centuryItalianVegetable-dyed banana fiber; "ro" weave
18th-19th centuryJapaneseSilk
Chinese