Shawl

About this object

History of use

Worn over the shoulders as upper body covering on special occasions.

Physical description

Rectangular cotton shawl made of three panels sewn together longitudinally; the ends have a threaded fringe. The design consists of two side sections of a stripe design in black, white, gold, red and green flanking a central geometric design of triangles and diamonds in red, pink and white, all on a black ground.