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Traditional & Ceremonial Textiles

Clothing s a symbol of who we are. In many parts of the world people are identified by the designs of the embroidery on their dress or the shape of their jacket . Traditional textiles such as clothing and dowry textiles are still used in many communities as part of every day life.

Ceremnionial clothing is worn for rights of passage events such as birth, coming of age, weddings and other special community events.

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Antique Floral "Kashmir" style Shawl

Delicate floral design jacquard shawl, wool. Mid (19th Century) Some repairs.

The shawl has delicate scrolling floral borders with a white centre.

The centre has been restitched to repair some holes.

Materials Wool
Country of Origin France
Approx Dimensions 320cm x 150cm
Colours Cream centre with floral border
RRP $ 650.00 
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