A beautiful and substantial antique 19th-century Indian Kashmir-style paisley shawl featuring an exceptionally intricate woven design in warm shades of rust, salmon, red, green, gold, and black.

The square composition features dramatic elongated boteh or paisley motifs radiating toward a contrasting black central field, surrounded by dense floral and foliate decoration. Elaborately patterned borders complete the design. At approximately 68 inches square, this is an impressive textile that displays beautifully as a wall hanging, draped over furniture, or incorporated into a collection of antique textiles.

Approximate dimensions:
68" x 68"

Condition: Antique condition with age-related wear. The majority of the patterned woven textile remains in good condition with attractive color and detail. There are several holes concentrated particularly within the black center section, possibly from historic moth activity. Because these losses occur primarily against the solid black field, they become considerably less noticeable when the shawl is displayed against a dark or black background. Please review photographs carefully for condition.

A striking decorative textile with wonderful scale, intricate workmanship, and the beautifully complex paisley ornament associated with Kashmir shawls of the 19th century.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Condition: Antique condition with age-related wear. The majority of the patterned woven textile remains in good condition with attractive color and detail. There are several holes concentrated particularly within the black center section, possibly from historic moth activity. Because these losses occur primarily against the solid black field, they become considerably less noticeable when the shawl is displayed against a dark or black background. Please review photographs carefully for condition.

Origin:
India

Materials & Techniques:
Textile

Details:
Country of Origin: India
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Pattern: Paisley

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Condition: Antique condition with age-related wear. The majority of the patterned woven textile remains in good condition with attractive color and detail. There are several holes concentrated particularly within the black center section, possibly from historic moth activity. Because these losses occur primarily against the solid black field, they become considerably less noticeable when the shawl is displayed against a dark or black background. Please review photographs carefully for condition.