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Shawl

Shawl

Indian

This lightweight shawl was woven from extremely fine wool. In the region of Kashmir, wool was traditionally taken from the soft under-hair of the Himalayan goat. The main design of this shawl features bota or droplet-like motifs staggered diagonally in five rows. Additional, enlarged bota motifs can be seen in the corners of the main field.

wool; twill tapestry weave, double-interlocked

Textile Arts