Description: A RARE INDIAN KASHMIRI EMBROIDERED WOOLEN SHAWL KASHMIR, 19TH CENTURY
The woolen shawl embroidered with red and black stitching on a cream coloured ground, depicting a central medallion formed of repeating boteh designs, surrounded by intricate boteh motifs, all within a double foliate border.
204cm long, 156cm wide
Condition Report: Condition:
Some small tears, particularly to one corner. No fading, staining or insect damage. Very little wear, excellent condition apart from the small tears. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.