Square cashmere shawl, India, c. 1870–1880, black star-patterned central field bordered by palmettes and fleurons, the border adorned with sinuous panels filled with cashmere palm motifs and fleurons. Espoliné cashmere weave, fringed harlequin-patterned selvedges, embroidered (a few small holes and restorations), 185 x 185 cm.