Event Date11–18 JUN 2019 | Online 17549

An Important Private Collection of Kashmir Shawls

London
Closed: 18 Jun 2019
Sale Total GBP 864,250

11–18 JUN 2019

Closed: 18 Jun 2019
Closed: 18 Jun 2019
An Important Private Collection of Kashmir Shawls

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Christie’s Islamic and Indian Art Online presents an opulent collection of 85 hand-woven and intricately embroidered Kashmir shawls dating from the 17th to the late 19th century. Created from the finest fabric and woven in jewel-like colours, these shawls in long and square form display myriad designs, including the central ‘moon’ medallion, paisley motifs, botanical and geometric patterns, bold stripes, and a few rare examples with human figures, birds and animals.  Estimates range from £1,000 to 12,000.

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