Accessories
Wool
NO. 32271
India
5'5" X 6'4" (1.65 m x 1.93 m)
$9,000
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Antique 19th Century Art Nouveau Shawl with Medallion in Red & Teal - Rug & Kilim
Handwoven in fine, luxurious wool and originating from India circa 1860-1869, this antique 5x6 Indian textile is an extraordinary masterpiece from Rug & Kilim’s antique textile curations. The piece beautifully showcases a classic Kashmir moon shawl similar to a pieced paisley design with an expansive starburst center medallion.
On the Design:
This exceptional textile represents the absolute pinnacle of mid-to-late 19th-century Indian textile arts, heavily drawing from the globally revered Kashmir design vocabulary. The composition features a striking central moon or starburst medallion that radiates outward into the field with beautiful organic fluidity. This central matrix is illuminated by a vibrant, luminous teal blue ground, providing an enchanting pop of color that instantly draws the eye. Radiating outward from this core is an incredibly dense, hyper-articulated patchwork lattice of elongated boteh (paisley) forms, scrolling floral tendrils, and architectural abstract panels that mirror the complex line art of royal Mughal courts.
The visual complexity of the textile relies on an advanced polychromatic color theory. Hand-dyed using natural vegetable pigments, the tightly configured motifs display a magnificent, glowing palette of deep madder red, terracotta, soft saffron yellow, and burgundy outlines that give the intricate pattern immense graphic weight. The perimeter is anchored by a fine, repeating floral border, while the top and bottom selvages feature a charmingly intact, multi-colored pieced fringe header that underscores its authentic historic craftsmanship. Woven with an incredibly fine handle, lightweight structure, and flat, tapestry-like profile, this investment-grade artifact predates the commercialized Art Nouveau movement while beautifully anticipating its sinuous, botanical lines. It serves as an authoritative, conversation-starting curation, perfectly tailored to function as an elite wall hanging tapestry, textile display, or prestigious historical centerpiece for sophisticated modern interiors.
Condition:
This antique shawl is in good condition for its age and origin.
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- Measurements: 5'5" x 6'4" ( 1.65 m x 1.93 m )
- Categories: 19th Century & Earlier, Accessories, Antique, Tapestry
- Classification: 19th Century & Earlier, Art Nouveau, Classic/Traditional, Floral, Medallion, Paisley, Tapestry/Textile/Wall Hanging
- Material: Wool
- Origin: India
- SKU: 32271
