Shawl

anonymous, c. 1820

Shawls from Kashmir can be recognized by a specific ornament, the boteh. From the 17th century, this motif developed from a blooming carnation into a stylized teardrop at the beginning of the 19th century. Given that around this time imitations of the shawls from Kashmir were being made in both France and Great Britain, their place of origin can sometimes be difficult to determine.

  • Artwork typescarf, Kashmir shawl
  • Object numberBK-NM-8464
  • Dimensionslength 240 cm x width 125 cm
  • Physical characteristicsZijde, wol

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Shawl

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-NM-8464

  • Description

    Langwerpige sjaal met fond van donkerblauwe wol en zijde, met strooimotief van gekleurde boeketten en acht staande bota's aan de uiteinden. Kleur spiegel: donkerblauw. Ketting: zijde, inslag: zijde. Decor inslag: wol. Binding spiegel: keper 2:2. Techniek decor: lancé, découpé. Omstreeks 1800 is de bota niet groter dan 30.0 cm, maar wordt naar mate de eeuw vordert steeds groter.

Creation

  • Creation

    weverij: anonymous, West-Europa

  • Dating

    c. 1820

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    Zijde, wol

  • Dimensions

    length 240 cm x width 125 cm

Exhibitions

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from Mrs Van Gelder-de Neufville van de Poll

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

Persistent URL

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