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19th Century Hand Embroidered “Kashmiri Pieced Shawl” Wall Art Tapestry

About the Item

An exceptional and museum-worthy textile, this mid-19th century Kashmiri Pieced Shawl is a rare and exquisite example of the artistry and craftsmanship of Kashmir’s textile tradition. Featuring the highly sought-after “Butterfly” pattern, the shawl is composed of hand-embroidered antique textile fragments that have been meticulously hand-sewn together to form a unified, richly detailed design. The vibrant palette—featuring shades of red, black, turquoise, and ivory—enhances the dynamic movement of the butterfly motif and underscores the artisan’s precision and creativity. This type of textile, known as a pieced shawl, represents a labor-intensive process that required not only technical mastery in embroidery but also a refined aesthetic sense in piecing the individual segments to achieve visual harmony. Provenance: This rare textile comes from the personal collection of the esteemed textile scholar Mildred Davison, former Head Curator of the Textile Collection at The Art Institute of Chicago. Her scholarship and curatorial legacy underscore the historical and cultural significance of this extraordinary piece. Dimensions: 6’ x 6’ 3” Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1700s Place of Origin: India Material: Wool, cotton, silk Condition: Wear consistent with age and use The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 1507 Mildred Davidson Art Institute of Chicago, Kashmiri Pieced Shawl, 19th Century Pieced Shawls, The Textile Collection at the Art Institute of Chicago, Historic paisley shawl, Collectible Indian textile, Victorian Kashmiri embroidery, Indian hand-stitched shawl, Hand-embroidered pieced textile, 19th century Kashmiri shawl, Kashmiri Pieced Shawl, 19th Century Pieced Shawls, Antique Paisley Shawl, Vintage Handwoven Tapestries, Vintage Paisley Shawls, Antique Paisley Shawls, Antique Textiles, Indian Textile Art, Vintage Indian Textiles, Persian Paisley Shawls, Kerman Paisley Shawls, Hand Woven Shawls, Kerman Suzani.

Dimensions:
Height: 75 in (190.5 cm)Width: 72 in (182.88 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
Materials and Techniques:
Cotton,Silk,Wool,Embroidered,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
India
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1850-1859
Condition:
Seller Location:
Barrington, IL
Reference Number:
Seller: The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 15071stDibs: LU8224234734842