Wool, woven in three panels, the cream field with bright pink flowers and green leaves, the border (palla) with mother-and-child boteh pattern alternating with conical floral forms, with embroidered maker's mark on one end, top and side borders joined, partially backed
116¹⁄₂ x 49¹⁄₂in. (296 x 126cm.)

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A doruka shawl is one that is woven in tapestry technique (jamawar) but which is then embroidered with the needle to complete the reverse making the shawl double-sided. These shawls are often treasured heirlooms handed down in the family for generations.
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