Shawl, hand-loom woven in one piece with the border attached. Design of a 'moon' and four quarters in shades of yellow, red, green, and blue. The field surrounding central 'moon' medallion is filled with diagonal rows of flowered cones on a black ground. Lining of scarlet wool. Type of Indian Square shawl is called a 'chandar'. #6 of exhibition.

Shawl, 19th century

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Gift of Mrs. C.C. Boveyexpand_more  42.47.6

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Details
Title
Shawl
Role
Artist
Dimension
L.71-3/4 x W.67 in.
Accession Number
42.47.6
Curator Approved

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Shawl, hand-loom woven in one piece with the border attached. Design of a 'moon' and four quarters in shades of yellow, red, green, and blue. The field surrounding central 'moon' medallion is filled with diagonal rows of flowered cones on a black ground. Lining of scarlet wool. Type of Indian Square shawl is called a 'chandar'. #6 of exhibition.