• Antique Kashmiri Kani square shawl, India c. 1870–1890, featuring a radiating medallion design with intricate paisley and floral patterns, woven using the traditional kani technique; includes a dark blue border.
  • An Antique Kashmiri Kani Woven Square Shawl with Radiating Medallion (India, c. 1870–1890) featuring red and black patterns is laid flat on a wooden floor with a black border and a black object at the bottom edge.
  • An Antique Kashmiri Kani Woven Square Shawl with Radiating Medallion (India, c. 1870–1890) featuring ornate red and black paisley and floral patterns, bordered in solid black, is spread on a wooden floor next to part of a metal stand. Brand unknown.
  • A close-up of an Antique Kashmiri Kani Woven Square Shawl (India, c. 1870–1890) featuring ornate red and pink paisley patterns and a fringed edge, partially laid against a dark fabric background. Brand: Unknown.
  • An Antique Kashmiri Kani Woven Square Shawl with a radiating medallion (India, c. 1870–1890) featuring intricate paisley and floral motifs rests on dark blue fabric; its detailed border and fringed edges reflect refined artisanal craftsmanship.
  • Inspired by antique Kashmiri kani shawls (India, c. 1870–1890), this square woven piece features a kaleidoscopic medallion in red, pink, black, and white with ornate paisley and swirling floral motifs radiating symmetrically from a dark center.
  • Detailed close-up of an Antique Kashmiri Kani Woven Square Shawl with Radiating Medallion, India c. 1870–1890, featuring rich red and pink floral and paisley patterns with some frayed edges against a dark background.
  • An Antique Kashmiri Kani Woven Square Shawl with Radiating Medallion (India, c. 1870–1890), featuring red and cream paisley patterns, is partly folded to display its detailed reverse on a dark blue background. Brand: Unknown.
  • Close-up of an Antique Kashmiri Kani Woven Square Shawl (India, c. 1870–1890), showcasing a richly detailed paisley pattern with swirling floral and leaf motifs in red, pink, cream, and black, inspired by Kashmir’s 19th-century shawl tradition.
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Antique Kashmiri Kani Woven Square Shawl with Radiating Medallion | India c. 1870–1890

Antique Kashmiri Kani Woven Square Shawl with Radiating Medallion | India c. 1870–1890

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This richly woven antique Kashmiri kani shawl features a bold central medallion from which vibrant floral and paisley forms burst outward in a star-like arrangement. The design is executed in deep reds, blues, and golden ochres, with rhythmic symmetry and graceful scrolling borders that frame the field with authority. While unsigned, the quality of the weaving, color balance, and overall structure speak to a highly skilled artisan working in one of Kashmir’s elite karkhanas of the late 19th century.

The kani weaving technique, done with bobbins (kanis) rather than a shuttle, allows for exceptional detail, and this piece makes full use of that capacity—each motif crisply defined and harmoniously placed. The dramatic central black medallion adds contrast and depth, making this shawl particularly striking when hung as a textile or used decoratively in the home.

In nice antique condition with some light wear to the fringes and a small stain in the field, as shown in the photos. This shawl is part of the private collection of a prominent antique rug dealer in Amherst, MA. A wonderful piece for collectors or interior designers seeking an authentic, historic textile with strong visual impact. 5’10 x 5’10

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