A WAZIRI SILK SHAWL, AFGHANISTAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY

A WAZIRI SILK SHAWL, AFGHANISTAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY

woven in two parts joined vertically, the field with a central panel in blue black with yellow pinstripes and madder bands, the madder end panels striped in yellow, green and indigo and with bands of diagonal and arrowhead motifs, approximately 240 x 158cm

From the Collection of Pip Rau
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 1 in this sale

Condition Report:

overall in good condition, of generally sound fabric, selvedge sides, on section of approximately 10cm with nicks and small holes, ends raw and unfinished. Some spotting and areas of discolouration (might improve with a clean).