Oblong shawl of white Kashmir wool with wide end borders and narrow side borders in brilliant colors, mainly in a paisley motif. Border in tapestry weave with embroidered outlines and details, mainly in red. Corner ornaments embroidered in brilliant colors.
Credit: Gift of Harvey Smith
19th century
Medium: wool Technique: embroidered on tapestry weave
1968-50-1
Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020
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