Shawl, 1850–1900 (CH 18696111) - Public domain dedication image

A square shawl with a symmetrical design radiating toward each corner from a central black field. Swirling patterns in shades of red, yellow, violet, and green, with minute floral elements used as pattern filler. Larger pattern areas are outlined with sinuous lines of solid white or black. The harlequin borders are additionally patterned with embroidery.

The shawl is made up of hundreds of small sections of tapestry – some are as small as a few centimeters wide. The patches follow the curvilinear outlines of the pattern. This method allows different color warps to be used, as seen in the solid color fields of black, purple, red and white.