Textile - Kashmiri Stole, c.1960-80

Historical information

Purchased by donor in Kashmir for his wife who was a member, now deceased.

Physical description

Cream fine wool twill. Border pattern both ends. Aqua and pink silk embroidery, outlined in fine brown wool. Motifs - floral and boteh in lozenge shapes. Hemstitched and tied fringe both ends. End border patterns approx. 230 mms deep. Cross stitched all around in blue silk with pink seeding stitch.

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