Sindh Shawl

A shawl, or "abochhini", intended for a Pakistani woman; this one is composed of two fine linen panels, joined by hand and then embroidered with red and green floss silk. Flowers are scattered across the main field and three edges feature border of repeating floral bouquets. Techniques used include both chain- and Sindhi-stitch, which is a combination of satin and buttonhole stitches.

Circa: 19th Century

Origin: Pakistan

Material: Silk on cotton

Condition: Very Good

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Inventory number: TX5258