Lot 1559
AN EARLY C18TH KASHMIR HAND EMBROIDERED PAISLEY SHAWL
Hand embroidered in a kaleidoscope of silk threads worked on a silk/wool ground. The whole piece is covered in intricate needlework with a paisley, petal, flower motif at the centre. Surrounded in a repeat pattern of paisley filled with colourful flowers, leaves and branches of green silk feather and cross stitch . The petal borders are created with a clear ground. The corners have been satin stitched and depict the peacocks feathers. Not good condition, needs TLC
336cms x 336cms (1)
