19th c. Phulkari Bagh Punjabi Wedding Shawl
19th c. Phulkari Bagh Punjabi Wedding Shawl

19th century Phulkari Bagh Punjabi Indian wedding shawl, likely eastern region, pre-partition Punjab. A pattern of silk and cotton floss embroidered onto khadder (handwoven cotton base) in colorful geometric patterns. Predominantly darning or single sided satin stitches. With some button hole stitches and cross stitches along the border.

Provenance: Distinguished corporate collection, Minnesota.

Length: 91 in x width: 51 in.

$700