Shawl

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Maker: India
Date: 1870s
Medium: Wool, patchwork of double interlocking 2:2 'S' twill tapestry weaves; outer border and "Harlequin" tabs of patchwork in 2:2 'S' twill weaves; embroidered in detached chain, flat, satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; main warp fringe
Dimensions: 214.6 × 219.7 cm (84 1/2 × 86 1/2 in.)
Place of origin: India
Held by: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · Not on view
Credit line: Gift of Estate of Theresa Irwin Rew

Image: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0

The museum has published too little about this work for a guide to be written.

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Maker: India
Date: 1870s
Medium: Wool, patchwork of double interlocking 2:2 'S' twill tapestry weaves; outer border and "Harlequin" tabs of patchwork in 2:2 'S' twill weaves; embroidered in detached chain, flat, satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; main warp fringe
Dimensions: 214.6 × 219.7 cm (84 1/2 × 86 1/2 in.)
Place of origin: India
Held by: Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · Not on view
Credit line: Gift of Estate of Theresa Irwin Rew

Image: Art Institute of Chicago, CC0