Antique Kashmiri Kani Wool Shawl | Striped Boteh Design | India c. Late 19th Century Flame mahogany The field is composed of

The field is composed of vertical rows of elongated guls—each one a soft-edged medallion filled with intricate tribal forms—arranged symmetrically across a soft madder red ground

is a beautiful example of early American craftsmanship

This chest represents a piece of early American craftsmanship that will be an heirloom for generations to come

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Antique Kashmiri Kani Wool Shawl | Striped Boteh Design | India c. Late 19th Century Flame mahogany The field is composed ofThis antique Kashmiri wool shawl features a striking vertical stripe layout filled with colorful boteh (paisley) motifs, woven in soft reds, greens, blues, and ivory. The striped field is both lively and refined, showcasing a traditional design favored in Kashmir during the late 19th century, often created for export to European markets. The boteh motifs, rendered with gentle asymmetry, echo the regions rich textile vocabulary and are woven with