DepartmentTextiles-Europe
Tupphalskläde (black-embroidered shawl)
NameShawl
CultureSwedish
Date1969
(not assigned)Leksand, Sweden, Europe
MediumLinen, embroidery silk
Dimensions24 × 24 in. (61 × 61 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2017.32.19
Object numberFA.2017.32.19
DescriptionThis white linen shawl has black embroidery silk. There are finely worked traditional svartstick (black stitch) patterns. On the back point there are the initials “E.K.J” and a date of 1969. There are 4 black silk tassels at each of the 4 corners.Early 20th century