A tight weave antique wool paisley shawl dating to the mid-19thc, likely India origins with the extravagant design elements and dramatic boteh designs. This paisley shawl is not hand made, and done on a loom. The gates and paisley are LOOMED. Many of the fringes are missing on its two sides. Very soft fabric and light weight. This elegant 1860's paisley shawl breathes with vibrant of old colors.

These shawls are essential accessories for Civil War garments and make nice decorative touches in the home as well, try them for holiday buffet table, a pleasant and no fuss alternative to white linen or lace.This piece is preserved and worthy of collecting.

APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENT:

The paisley shawl measures 63" x 62"

CONDITION:

Paisley Shawl is in fair/ good condition, strong and sturdy, no repairs, unwashed, no thin areas, has many small pin holes in red center, gates have fringe loss.

Our antique textiles are collectible and are not new and not reproductions, and have lived a long and eventful life and sometimes developing flaws. We do not launder or dry clean unless stated in listing, and most times have been in storage for many decades picking up old age storage oxidation spots.

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