Shawl
1845-1850
Cashmere twill
Gift of Susan S. Freedman
Object number2001.89.1
Cashmere shawls from Kashmir in northern India were intricately handwoven with traditional boteh (flower) motifs and, from the 16th century on, were highly desired luxury fashions. Worn by Mughal emperors and awarded as prestigious gifts, they were traded and incorporated into local fashions throughout Asia, especially in Persia and China, before becoming popular in Europe.
DescriptionPaisley shawl; turn over square shawl, solid red center with pieced twill tapestry weave and embroidered borders in red, green, blue, black, orange, and white, cashmereCollections
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