Antique Kashmir Jamawar shawl (283 x 132cm)

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283 x 132 cm  //  9ft 3" x 4ft 4"

This Kashmir shawl is one done in the renouned hand-twill Jamawar technique unlike less valued embroidered or post 1850s patched twill weaves. On closer examination the extent of the ' fade ‘ does not occur across the borders which would imply that the colour is simply varied and not unevenly faded  by sun as might be surmised . The fabric itself shows no sign of loss of integrity throughout.

• circa 1850

Ref. 17712