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1608 Old Kashmir Silk Embroidered Amli Shawl Rumal

Gorgeous Amli Embroidery on a square shawl or Rumal

Such shawls were often created as a gifts to rulers and influential people in the 1800s.

Graceful artistic layout with floral and arabesque motifs

Aesthetically very appealing.

Good condition in general. Some repairs and minor damage present.

From the mid 1800s

Acquired from a dealer in the UK

175 X 166cm

 

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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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