1068 SOLD Bridal Shawl from Swat Valley with Likni work

Sold to a discerning Antique Art-Lover

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Rare Swatti Embroidery with Likni work

Bridal Shawl from Swat Valley

Silk floss on handspun cotton

1920s

Has stains and the white field is weary from use. Needs cleaning.

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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