India

Long Shawl

1855/65
Wool, patchwork of double interlocking 2:2 'S' twill tapestry weaves; center of 2:2 'S' twill weave; embroidered in satin, surface satin, and stem stitches; "Harlequin" tabs of pieced 2:2 twill weaves; embroidered in flat, satin, surface satin, and stem stitches; laid work and couching; warp fringe
333.4 × 144.4 cm (131.3 × 56.9 in)

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

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