Shawl

Unknown Maker

Oblong shawl of white Kashmir wool with wide end borders and narrow side borders in brilliant colors, mainly in a paisley motif. Border in tapestry weave with embroidered outlines and details, mainly in red. Corner ornaments embroidered in brilliant colors.

Credit: Gift of Harvey Smith

19th century

Medium: wool Technique: embroidered on tapestry weave

1968-50-1

Image and text © Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, 2020