A vertically rectangular shawl. The background is a light tan. A dense floral pattern borders the shawl, with bouquets and conical, snail shell-like shapes populating the pattern. In the center are four teardrop-like shapes in each corner of the rectangular open space. They face each other. In between each shape are bouquet-like floral patterns.

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Object Timeline

1954	We acquired this object.
2013	We photographed this object. We photographed this object.
2015	We photographed this object.
2017	We photographed this object.
2019	We exhibited this object.
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Shawl (India)

This is a Shawl. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1954. Its medium is wool and its technique is interlocking twill tapestry weave, embroidery. It is a part of the Textiles department.

The embroidered cones in the four corners of the center field were a common decoration known as kunjbutā. The embroiderer used the same color palette as in the woven areas to maintain uniformity.

This object was donated by Mrs. Evsei Beloussoff. It is credited Gift of Mrs. Evsie Beloussoff.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 127 × 79 cm (50 in. × 31 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Shawl (India); wool; H x W: 127 × 79 cm (50 in. × 31 1/8 in.); Gift of Mrs. Evsie Beloussoff; 1954-58-2

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Paisley.

Short URL http://cprhw.tt/o/2Cj4V/
Accession Number 1954-58-2
Object ID 18401307