267 - Long cashmere shawl, second half of the 19th century

Long cashmere shawl, second half of the 19th century Woven from multicolored wool and black cotton threads forming a composition of swirling patterns combining long curved stems, multi-lobed medallions, flowers, fleurons, foliage, and spreading boteh motifs arranged around a central medallion in the shape of an eight-pointed star with floral accents on a black cruciform background. Harlequin-patterned border of small multicolored arcades, fringed on both short sides. Shawl dimensions: 340 x 160 cm A few missing fringes, a few holes, and a stain or watermark in one corner. Expert: Camille CELIER