Wrapped in Splendor: The Art of the Paisley Shawl

Exhibition

Wrapped in Splendor: The Art of the Paisley Shawl
Broadbent Gallery, July 1997 - August 1998
Anne Bissonnette, Curator

"Turnover" Shawls and European Striped Shawl

left:
Square turnover shawl with red field
Kashmir, India, ca. 1824-49
pieced, embroidered field and outer border, inner border twill-tapestry weave 2/2 twill, with floats, wool warp and weft, good quality : 7 colors
Kent State University Museum
Silverman/Rodgers Collection, KSUM 1983.1.2466

center:
Long striped shawl
Europe, ca. 1849-75
woven au lancé 3/1 twill with floats, wool warp and weft,
good quality: 7 colors
130x64"
Kent State University Museum
Silverman/Rodgers Collection, KSUM 1983.1.1539

right:
Square turnover shawl with black field and striped border
Possibly Kashmir, India, ca. 1810-30
pieced, borders woven au lancé 3/1 twill, back trimmed with floats, embroidered counter galleries and outer horizontal border, top quality: 8 colors
Kent State University Museum
Silverman/Rodgers Collection, KSUM 1983.1.1547