RARE DENSE CHOPEChope Wedding Shawl from Punjab usually created by the grandmother, mother and aunts of the bride over several years. Handmade cotton cloth is embroidered with silk or silk floss to create a geometric pattern. Used at specific ceremonies during the wedding and subsequently throughout life at other family ceremonies.

Estimated to be from the early-mid 1900s

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be not  perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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This item has lived a hearty life being used within the cultural context of the creators. 'Condition must be assumed to be NOT PERFECT' Signs of this life expected to be present in the form of stains ,losses, tears, holes, dents & other imperfections. Please ask for detailed condition report.