Sindh Wedding Shawl

A fine and rare late 19th century silk embroidered wedding shawl from the Sindh province in Southwestern Pakistan. Hand brocaded and embroidered ends separated by a field of silk strawberry blossoms on a hand spun cotton panel with a gauze like weave.  Professionally backed, stretched and mounted. Circa 1880. 

Dimensions: 84 inches vertical x 48.5 inches horizontal. 

Can be hung in vertical or horizontal position.