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A Curated Collection of Authentic 19th and early 20th-Century Fine Handwoven Rugs, Tapestries and Textiles From Around the World
63” x 63” 19th Century hand -woven Paisley Shawl from NW India in brick red, ivory, black colors. . The shawls woven in Kashmir, India sometimes are also referred to as “Paisley” or “Piano” Shawls. The Kashmiri shawls became an extremely fashionable item of clothing when Queen Victoria started wearing them. Most of the antique shawls known today are the “Paisley” shawls from the 1800s that used the concept and design of this original piece and were also produced in the town of Paisley, Scotland. The shawls are very beautifully used as wall art or display on the table or a bed.
SKU: 2226