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Shawl (or Chaddar-rumal) of Kashmir

Unknown artist, 1838

Shawl, or chaddar-rumal. Kashmir work, the prototype of Paisley shawls woven in this country. Closely embroidered on a base of native woven black pashmina. Persian cone or flame pattern with a general effect of soft Indian red.

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Title of artwork, date

Shawl (or Chaddar-rumal) of Kashmir, 1838

Date supported

1936

Medium and material

Embroidery

Dimensions

208 x 180 cm

Gifted by

V M Crawford

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