A SQUARE KASHMIRI SHAWL
Kashmir, North India, late 19th century

The square rumal twill-tapestry woven in coloured wools and joined inserts in white and cerulean/turquoise ground, the symmetrical design developing around a black-centred stylised octagonal medallion, surrounded by radiating long sweeping buti, the embroidered harlequin borders with typical niche designs, 194cm x 190cm.