Harvard Art Museums > 1919.228: Shawl Fragment Textile Arts Collections Search Exit Deep Zoom Mode Zoom Out Zoom In Reset Zoom Full Screen Add to Collection Order Image Copy Link Copy Citation Citation"Shawl Fragment , 1919.228,” Harvard Art Museums collections online, Dec 22, 2024, https://hvrd.art/o/215078. Reuse via IIIF Toggle Deep Zoom Mode Download This object does not yet have a description. Identification and Creation Object Number 1919.228 Title Shawl Fragment Classification Textile Arts Work Type textile Date 18th-19th century Places Creation Place: South Asia, India, Kashmir Culture Indian Persistent Link https://hvrd.art/o/215078 Physical Descriptions Medium wool; twill tapestry weave, double-interlocked Technique Woven, tapestry weave Dimensions 117.4 x 67.6 cm (46 1/4 x 26 5/8 in.) Acquisition and Rights Credit Line Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Hervey E. Wetzel Accession Year 1919 Object Number 1919.228 Division Asian and Mediterranean Art Contact am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu Permissions The Harvard Art Museums encourage the use of images found on this website for personal, noncommercial use, including educational and scholarly purposes. To request a higher resolution file of this image, please submit an online request. Descriptions Description This lightweight shawl was woven from extremely fine wool. In the region of Kashmir, wool was traditionally taken from the soft under-hair of the Himalayan goat. The main pattern of this shawl features rows of flowers, tilted as though swaying in the wind. The repetition of these finely rendered motifs, the delicacy of its materials, and the translucency of the cream background create a light-weight, luxurious garment. Verification Level This record has been reviewed by the curatorial staff but may be incomplete. Our records are frequently revised and enhanced. For more information please contact the Division of Asian and Mediterranean Art at am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
