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Shawl

Shawl, hand-loom woven in one piece with the border attached. Design of a 'moon' and four quarters in shades of yellow, red, green, and blue. The field surrounding central 'moon' medallion is filled with diagonal rows of flowered cones on a black ground. Lining of scarlet wool. Type of Indian Square shawl is called a 'chandar'. #6 of exhibition.

Date
19th century
In our collection
since June the 16th, 2016 up to now
Dimensions
L.71-3/4 x W.67 in.
Location
Not on View
Medium
wool
Price
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Composition
zinc35%
atium35%
iron2%
oxygen8%
copper20%