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Wool, kani woven in one piece, on a bright saffron yellow ground, with interlocked boteh motifs, in good condition
123½ x 54in. (313.6 x 137.2cm)


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While the square shawl (rumal) was worn most commonly by women, the long shawl (dochalla), characterised by its rectangular shape, was particularly favoured by men and was worn draped over the shoulder or around the body for warmth.
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