1468 Antique Kashmir Rumal Shawl with Embroidery

Gorgeous Embroidery on a square Rumaal shawl

Paisley boteh motifs in an elegant stately palette

Has old repairs and some staining

Has an old backing.

Circa 1860

73¼ x 64⅞in. (186 x 165cm.)

Provenance Christie’s (London)

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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