Kashmir Rumal Shawl

Description:

Kashmir Rumal Shawl, North India, c. 1860, the densely embroidered compartmented design of large blocks with rows of circles and alternating with double "boteh" panels with a contiguous meandering band overtop, all enclosing a light blue center medallion, polychrome lappets at the top and bottom, 6 ft. 4 in. x 5 ft. 4 in.
Estimate $2,500-3,000

small tear and areas of staining in the center, missing and worn lappets


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