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Shawl

MOA: University of British Columbia

3248/2

Finely woven shawl. On a black ground are dense stripes made of sketch-style white lines, running the length of the textile. At each end sits a panel of loosely woven fibre, much like lace, with linear and diamond designs incorporated. The panels are finished with a fringe at each end.

  • Specific Techniques

    Appears to be a type of ikat?

  • Narrative

    From northern Argentina.

  • Type of Item shawl
  • Culture Argentine
  • Material cotton fibre
  • Measurements height 63.0 cm, width 209.0 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Martha Foschi
  • Received from Martha Foschi
  • Made in Argentina
  • Creation Date during 1965
  • Ownership Date before June 27, 2017
  • Acquisition Date on June 27, 2017
  • Item Classes textiles
  • Condition excellent
  • Accession Number 3248/0002

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