Intended for use as a garment, clothing. Textile, silk shawl, Bangalore, ca. 1855. Large shawl, woven silk, the field woven with an abstract floral design in pink, green and white, with added border, a deep pink with two rows of green and black buta, between two rows of scrolling floral designs. Parts of the border are reversible, for display when worn folded. Complete piece.