ANTIQUE PAISLEY SHAWL 1860's INDIA TIGHT WEAVE LOOMED WOOL RED CENTER 63" x 62"

A tight weave antique paisley shawl dating to the mid-19thc, likely India origins with the extravagant design elements and dramatic boteh designs.

This paisley shawl is not hand made, and done on a loom. The gates and paisley are LOOMED. Many of the fringes are missing on its two sides. Very soft fabric and light weight.

MEASUREMENT: The paisley shawl measures 63" x 62"

CONDITION: Paisley Shawl is in fair/ good condition, strong and sturdy, no repairs, unwashed, no thin areas, has many small pin holes in red center,  gates have fringe loss.

These shawls are essential accessories for Civil War garments and make nice decorative touches in the home as well, try them for holiday buffet table, a pleasant and no fuss alternative to white linen or lace. This elegant 1860's paisley shawl breathes with vibrance of old colors.

This piece is  preserved and worthy of collecting.

I have listed other paisley shawls in my ebay store.



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