Large scarf or head shawl; ground woven with diamond-shaped designs in gold, forming diaper pattern. Deep border of small geometrical designs headed by formalized leaf and flower designs in gold. Meagre red fringe. Eight darns in cerise silk.

Large scarf, 19th century

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Details
Title
Large scarf
Role
Artist
Accession Number
35.7.215
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Large scarf or head shawl; ground woven with diamond-shaped designs in gold, forming diaper pattern. Deep border of small geometrical designs headed by formalized leaf and flower designs in gold. Meagre red fringe. Eight darns in cerise silk.