Imitation Kashmiri shawls were produced in large numbers in Europe in the second half of the 19th and also in the 20th centuries. The first mechanised production of such shawls was made possible by the invention of the Jacquard loom in France in the 1820s. Machine woven paisley shawl, based on traditional hand-woven Kashmiri designs. paisley shawl, shawls

These shawls were copied from the embroidered shawls of Cashmere made in India. At the height of their popularity nearly every bride was given one on her wedding day.Paisley shawl with silk warp threads of pink, red, black and yellow, weft of white wool.textile, weaving, shawls, 1860-80, scotland

White shawl.fashion and textiles collection - kew historical society, shawls

Donor has had shawl for twenty years. It was owned by an elderly friend.Cream machine made lace shawl. All over design scalloped edge. Rectangular shape. Hole in centre of shawl.costume, female

Worn by Helen Pinniger nee Stewart during the 1870's. Helen was born in 1831.Cream, hand-painted very fine shawl, with purple/blue flowers. Wide border of corded lace. An accompanying blue quilted carry bag with zip, for the shawl.shawls, carry bags

Mushroom sheer silk shawl with candlewick motifs in various colours/shawls, clothing accessories

Multi-coloured knitted and fringed triangular mohair shawl in rust tonings.shawls, women's clothing

Fabric was commercially produced; shawl was hand finished with satin binding by donor's mother.- Cream baby shawl - Cotton - Edged with hand applied satin bindingNilbaby accessories, machine knit, hnadmade

Worn by Mrs. Quayle's niece in 1905. From home of W.J. Sebire, WandinLight green embroidered silk evening shawl with plaited braid and long tassels.shawls, clothing accessories

Worn by Mrs. Thos. Quayle Snr. 1880.Black, Chantilly lace shawl with a few remaining clear sequins and a scalloped edge.clothing accessories., shawls

Silk shawl worn by Miss Jean Young at her marriage to Mr. William Hill 0n 13th January 1843.Shawl in paisley pattern in cream, red and green. Majority of the fringe is missing.costume, female

Cream coloured knitted or crocheted shawl. Triangular with fringe on two sides. shawls, women's clothing, clothing accessories

Triangular shawl of ivory cotton net with a floral design in organza applied to the net.applique, shawls, 1900-20

This book was owned by the late Dr Elizabeth Kerr and was donated to the Museum by the executor of her estate, Margaret Cameron. It was produced by Patons and Baldwins and contains knitting patterns for baby shawls and cot covers.Patons / KNITTING BOOK / NO. 216 / "ROCK-A-BYE" / See page 5 / 6d. / Requested Reprints of / SHAWLS AND COT COVERSknitting handicrafts - history, patons and baldwins (australia) ltd, knitting, handicrafts - history

The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity.Fitted black silk cape or shawl, joined at the neck, and incorporating embroidery of the same colour. The item includes extensive, double-row fringing. On examination of the piece, it would appear that it was constructed from a Manila de Manton (piano shawl). It has been provisionally dated to either the late-Victorian or Edwardian periods.fashion and textiles collection - kew historical society, shawls

In 1896 Albert Richardsonand his bride, Lettice, came to the mill at Tabbara. Their daughter, Mrs Mary Barclay, was born at Marlo in 1897. Her Scottish great-great grandmother who was born about 1800, kept silk worms. When she was about 12, she collected and spun the silk to later make this shawl.This item is an example of a handcrafted item and reflects the needlework skills of women in the families of the early settlers.A handmade shawl of beige silk. Edge is fringed.shawl costume-female handcraft silk

Shawl worn by Miss Jean Young at her marriage to To Mr. William Hill on 13-1-1843Large silk shawl - pale green with red and dark green pattern on edge with red and green flowers scattered. Fringingcostume, female

Large cream coloured shawl or throw that includes a very wide fringe. The fabric used in its construction is possibly synthetic.shawls, throws, women's clothing

Baby shoes and shawl were worn by Anne van Popering (items appox.65 years old)1 x baby shawl 3 x baby shoes 2 x "hanky" shirts Also kitchen items: pudding boiler & cookbookssee photosbaby, clothes, shoes, kitchen, cooking items,

Brought to Australia by a pioneer family, 1849-51. Well usedClassical Paisley harness [loom} shawl woven in many colours with a red background and Persian style motifs.weaving, shawls, 1840-60, scotland

Wedding shawl, named after town of Azzute (Assuit) in Egypt where made. Flat silver coloured metal plate is cut and folded over the threads of cotton net in patterns. Early 20th Century.Tulle-bi-telle (Assuit or Azzute) shawl of silver coloured metal strips on cotton net fabriccamel

Early settlers in Moorabbin Shire were accomplished with needlework and crochet and made their own clothes and accessories. These Silk Scarf and Shawl are examples of the evening wear women made. Lady's Silk Scarf and Shawl are examples of the skilled needlework and craftwork of the women of the early settler families in Moorabbin Shire Lady's cream silk scarf with needle work flowers and loosely plaited fringed and a white voile shawl with lace edging. dressmaking, craftwork, lacework, needlework, early settlers, pioneers, market gardeners, moorabbin, bentleigh, cheltenham,moorabbin shire,

Heavily fringed small Marcella Piqué shawl of throw, possibly used as a cot cover.cot covers, baby shawls, marcella piqué, shawls, throws

Royal blue, square, satin tablecloth/shawl with 27 cm. crocheted and fringed border. It is heavily embroidered with multiple flowers and leaves in many different colours.household textiles, table linen, tablecloths, shawls

Handknitted woollen baby shawl - knitted from pattern Princess Elizabeth used for Prince Charles (c 1948)- Woollen handknitted baby shawl - Used by 4 children - Pattern from ladies Home Journal, designed for Princess Elizabeth for Prince Charles (c 1948) Possibly knitted on bicycle spokesNilbaby, shawl, ladies home journal pattern, handknitted, woollen

Paisley shawls were a fashionable item of women's clothing in Europe during the late eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Many were made of intricately woven and delicate wool, as well as examples being printed onto silks, wools, and cotton. These pieces were highly decorative. Although now known as the Paisley pattern, the teardrop motif originated in Persia and India. There are various theories about the early history of the paisley motif, and it would appear that it originated in Iran during the early first millennium AD. At this date it was a bulbous, almond shaped form, which was often flowery and without the prominent hook so common in later examples. This motif is specifically known as a buteh. The end of the 17th century saw the hooked buteh becoming a popular motif in neighbouring Mughal India (c. 1526-1857). It was used especially on the fine woollen shawls that were hand woven and sometimes embroidered in Kashmir in northern India. The motif travelled from India to Africa, Southeast and East Asia, but in particular to Europe. In the late eighteenth century, the buteh became even more popular as it was featured on the Kashmir shawls that were being exported in vast quantities to Europe. Joséphine de Beauharnais, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte, for example, is said to have owned over 200 of these shawls. The buteh or paisley motif is actually one of the few non-geometric design forms that can be found throughout the world. It is worn by men, women and children of all ages, literally from the cradle to the grave. Moreover, it is worn by people of many different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Silk/cotton paisley shawl with fringe. Cream background, brightly coloured Paisley motifs on borders, pieced borders - ? recycled from another item.

Originally belonged to the wife of William Pitt, first Earl of Chatham, 1708-78, and has been handed down from generation to generation and was the property of the donor.William Pitt, 1st Earl of Chatham (15 November 1708 – 11 May 1778) was a British Whig statesman who served as Prime Minister of Great Britain from 1766 to 1768.Large silk shawl with 130 mm black silk fringe. Black centre with colourful, dense floral or paisley (Jal) patterned border on 4 sides.embroidery, weaving, shawls, mid 18th century, france?

The Fashion & Design collection of Kew Historical Society includes examples of textiles dating from the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the textiles, were used as items of clothing, others as items of household decoration, or simply as travel souvenirs. These textiles were created both domestically and internationally. Predictably with the growth of an ethnically and culturally more diverse community in Kew after the Second World War, textiles, clothing and objects in the collection inevitably reflected this diversity. Rust coloured oval, pure silk throw or shawl. The fabric is very fine and decorative rather than functional. There are no joins in the fabric as it is made of one piece. Its cultural provenance is unclear.table cloths, table covers, shawls, throws

This shawl may have been used for Marjorie Burton or earlier. It has been passed down fcrom the Whiteman family through the Burton family. Marjorie Burton ( nee Whiteman), born 12 June, in Birmingham, England came to Orbost in 1995. In England she did office work – typing, shorthand and secretarial work - in accountants’ offices and also trained as a comptometrist with Burroughs in London. She came from a middle-class, working, church-going family. Her mother was a milliner who made many of Marjorie’s clothes, hats and outfits. Marjorie was married in 1938 to a salesman who later became a mechanic in the R.A.F. This item is an example of a handmade item of clothing and reflects the needlework skills of women in the first half of the twentieth century.A square crocheted silk shawl with a lacy pattern. It is cream coloured and has rounded corners.crochet handcraft shawl burton-marjorie

See Rehman, Sharry & Nahead Jafri "The Kashmiri Shawl" Page 286, extract in Archives . The term "watachikan" appears to be a specific term used in reference to a style of sozni (couching) embroidery. It is used alongside other stitches like parallel darning, overlapping darning, herringbone, knot, and buttonhole stitches to create intricate designs, often on items such as Pashmina shawls. Kashmiri shawl/scarf. Cream wool embroidered in 'watachikan' style with dark brown cotton straight stitch outline, and yellow and green satin stitch. Wide border of embroidery each end. Narrow border along each long side, and regularly spaced individual motifs.embroidery, kashmiri