A KASHMIRI SHAWL
Kashmir, Northern India, late 19th century

Of square shape, twill tapestry-woven in coloured wools, the outer areas predominantly in reds, with niches containing pairs of elegant buti, the centre in cooler tones around a large black centre, two selvedges intact, two harlequin embroidered borders on each end, white cotton tape on verso cross-stitched in red with MA92, 164cm x 190cm.

Dimensions: 164cm x 190cm