Shawl
kussaba, or square shawl (double); one side is white while other has blue ground; completely covered with floral, leaf and arabesque design; many pieces have been woven separately and incorporated into the whole; the border, woven separately and added, is covered with flowers and floral trees; much of the design is outlined in embroidered stitch; outer border of strips of fringed colored woolen with flowers woven into top
- Date
- mid 19th century
- In our collection
- since November the 6th, 2010 up to now
- Dimensions
- 78 1/2 x 80in. (199.4 x 203.2cm)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- goat-fleece base and silk embroidery
- Price
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- Composition
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zinc 49% cadmium 50% oxygen 1%