India

Long Shawl

1825/1875
Wool, double interlocking twill tapestry weave, woven in rectangular sections; "Harlequin" tabs of twill weaves; embroidered with wool in back, flat, fly, satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; embroidered with silk in long and short stitches; warp fringe
355.9 × 149.9 cm (140.1 × 59 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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