Exquisite Kashmir shawl fragment

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Price €600 (EUR)

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Other Images

cut and sewn damage

Item Details

  • Size

    40cm(W) x 31cm(L) / 1'4"(W) x 1'0(L)

  • Item Type

    Shawl

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  • Region

    Kashmir, North India

  • Date

    18th century (1700 - 1799)

  • Condition

    has splits + fraying around the edges. Part of one side has been cut and poorly sewn. This can be improved. Shredding can be clearly seen in the detail images.

  • Structure

    extra weft wrapping on a warp-faced twill

  • Materials

    cashmere wool

  • Full Description

    a small piece of something great. What might appear to be stains in the images are just shadows.