Kani Jamawar (Fabric for a Jama Coat or Shawl)

Probably Kashmir for the Persian market (present-day Iran)

Date

1825–75

Medium

Wool, pieced double interlocking 2:2 'S' twill tapestry weave

Dimensions

301.3 × 132.7 cm (118 5/8 × 52 1/4 in.); Repeat: 26.1 × 11.4 cm (10 1/4 × 4 1/2 in.)

Department

Textiles

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. C. Phillip Miller