Head shawl (Chadar) of brocade (kinkhab) woven in silver gilt thread on silk ground, Ahmedabad, 19th century Head shawl (Chadar) of brocade (kinkhab) woven in silver gilt thread on a purple silk ground. Diagonal rows of ribbed 'cone'-shapes in gold. Elaborate borders at each end have a wide band of serrated cone-leaves alternating with vases of flowers and leaves.