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Antique Indian / Kashmir 'Dochala' Embroidered Wedding Shawl, Very Fine Embroidery, Circa 1890.
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Antique Indian / Kashmir 'Dochala' Embroidered Wedding Shawl, Very Fine Embroidery, Circa 1890.

19th century
Description

Size: 7ft 10in x 4ft 9in (240 x 146cm).

Indian wedding Shawl, possibly Zari Work From Kashmir, known locally as 'dochala'.

Circa 1880.

A very fine shawl with gold cotton embroidery on a fine red wool ground. A dochala is a long, rectangular Indian shawl, particularly favoured by men, which originated in Kashmir during the 17th to 19th centuries. Woven from fine wool, these highly prized shawls were originally worn by men to cover their entire bodies, but were later adapted and shortened to be draped over the shoulders. A dochala is characterized by intricate designs, often featuring floral motifs.

Excellent original condition with a few very small slight stains.

Stock Number: T-0157.

Physical Dimensions
Height
240cm (94.49")
Width
146cm (57.48")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Kashmir Embroidered Wedding Shawl to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1166330
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T-0157
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Description
Size: 7ft 10in x 4ft 9in (240 x 146cm).

Indian wedding Shawl, possibly Zari Work From Kashmir, known locally as 'dochala'.

Circa 1880.

A very fine shawl with gold cotton embroidery on a fine red wool ground.

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A dochala is a long, rectangular Indian shawl, particularly favoured by men, which originated in Kashmir during the 17th to 19th centuries.
Cotswold Oriental Rugs

Woven from fine wool, these highly prized shawls were originally worn by men to cover their entire bodies, but were later adapted and shortened to be draped over the shoulders. A dochala is characterized by intricate designs, often featuring floral motifs.

Excellent original condition with a few very small slight stains.

Stock Number: T-0157.

Height
240cm (94.49")
Width
146cm (57.48")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Cotswold Oriental Rugs has dated this Kashmir Embroidered Wedding Shawl to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1166330
Dealers Internal Ref
T-0157
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Archive I A rectangular red wool shawl with extensive gold-coloured needlework along the borders and corner motifs.

Antique Indian / Kashmir 'Dochala' Embroidered Wedding Shawl, Very Fine Embroidery, Circa 1890.

Archive II A rectangular red wool shawl with extensive gold-coloured needlework along the borders and corner motifs. View II
Archive III A rectangular red wool shawl with extensive gold-coloured needlework along the borders and corner motifs. View III
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Archive VI A rectangular red wool shawl with extensive gold-coloured needlework along the borders and corner motifs. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular red wool shawl with extensive gold-coloured needlework along the borders and corner motifs. View VII
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A rectangular red wool shawl with extensive gold-coloured needlework along the borders and corner motifs.
ANTIQUE INDIAN / KASHMIR 'DOCHALA' EMBROIDERED WEDDING SHAWL, VERY FINE EMBROIDERY, CIRCA 1890.
Ref: SA1166330
A rectangular red wool shawl with extensive gold-coloured needlework along the borders and corner motifs.
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A Dochala is a traditional form of Kashmiri shawl, historically crafted or embroidered in paired sets. These pieces display elaborate needlework or tapestry weaving, representing significant regional heritage in textile production.

Traditional Kashmir shawls are crafted from fine pashmina or wool bases, adorned with silk or metallic embroidery threads applied with needlework techniques such as Aari or Sozni stitching.

Authentic pieces exhibit dense, fine hand-stitching with uniform execution on the reverse, alongside traditional motifs such as the boteh or palmette and natural dye variations in the fabric.

Historic textiles are frequently displayed as decorative wall hangings, draped over upholstered furniture, or mounted within archival frames to serve as focal points in living spaces.

Antique wool textiles should be kept away from direct sunlight and moisture, stored flat in acid-free tissue paper, and dry cleaned only by professional conservators specialising in historic fabrics.
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