Explore the CollectionShawl

Measurements
122cm x 119cm; fringe 57cm
Place of Origin
China
Historical Period/Date
20th Century (1900-1929 Early)
Registration Number
1987-072
Donated/Purchased
Donated
Techniques
Surface Stitchery,
Objects
Costume - Women,Shawls,

Physical Description

Grey silk Chinese shawl embroidered in one corner with a large motif of flowers, leaves and dots in pastel colours in satin stitch, stem stitch and French knots. The embroidery is reversible. There is a deep, hand-knotted fringe.

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