India or Iran

Shawl

1825/50
Wool, pieced 2:2 twill weaves; embroidered with silk and gilt-metal-strip-wrapped silk in chain, detached chain, coral, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; main warp fringe
239.8 × 216.1 cm (94.4 × 85.1 in)

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