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moon shawl (chandar)
about 1815
Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields
Indianapolis, United States
A large circular motif filled with four paisley in the center fence: "moon shawl." The dark blue field covered with rows of (boteh) paisley. Four quarter moons (circles) at each corner, each centering a large paisley. Twill weave.
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Details
- Title: moon shawl (chandar)
- Date Created: about 1815
- Rights: Public Domain
- Medium / Support: wool (pashmina)
- External Link: See this object at www.imamuseum.org
- Dimensions: 61 7/8 x 59 3/8 in.
- Department: Textile and Fashion Arts
- Credit Line: American Conference on Oriental Rugs Fund
- Accession Number: 2004.55
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