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Shawlcloth (jamawar)

Section of jamawar or shawlcloth made by the yard. Pattern of connected floral sprays in rose and turquoise-blue on a cream ground. The woven selvages are made separately and added to the sides as are then white fringed borders at each end.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since March the 29th, 2012 up to now
Dimensions
47 x 24 1/4 in. (119.4 x 61.6 cm)
Location
Not on View
Medium
wool
Price
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Composition
copper75%
atium6%
iron16%
zinc2%
oxygen0%
cadmium1%