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shawl, embroidered, of the Kusaba or square type. the field is black, of the so-called twill weave, and the principal designs, cut from variously colored shawl cloths, are either inserted or applied, and are joined to the main body of the shawl by such skillful embroidery that it is almost impossible to detect. A brilliant border surrounds the entire square. Red, white and turquoise blue are the predominating colors, combined with shades of yellow, green, and rose. The design is the well known Kashmir butha or flower motif with variations. Wool.

Shawl, 19th century

India

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comb, gold and enamel set with diamonds, from special design made and executed by Lalique of Paris for Mr. Howard Mansfield in 1900

Hair comb, 1900

René Jules Lalique

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patchwork kussaba or square shawl, woven in pieces which have been joined together. Design of elongated palm leaves with a curving design of white scrolls. The center is of black, and the outer pieces have been joined to it, red, yellow, gree black and lavendar. The border is made up of small vari-colored strips fringed and embroidered. Mohammedan signature (?) and date in central field.

Shawl, 19th century

India

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Shawl, 19th century

France

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