1066 Antique Bridal Shawl from Swat Valley

Outstanding Antique Bridal Shawl from Swat Valley with Likni work

Rare Swatti 'Likni' embroidery in which the motifs have a border in a different color.

Silk floss on handspun cotton

Has signs of a life lived heartily. The white is not pristine and has stains / discoloration.

1940s-1950s

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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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