A fine gold and sequin embroidered wool shawl, Kashmir, India, early 19th century, of square form and red, purple, green and blue dyed wool, with central roundel contained within a square and within a frame of repeating boteh design, striped fringe on two sides, 150cm. x 148cm. approx.Provenance: Private collection of James and Dorothy CartlandKashmir shawls are highly prized for their fine wool, skilled weaving and embroidery, and soft texture. Antique shawls were an item of luxury, often worn by royalty or nobility and passed down through generations. In the 19th century Kashmir shawls were also exported to England and France ?it is said that Napoleon Bonaparte gifted Kashmir shawls to both his wives.A fine gold and sequin embroidered wool shawl, Kashmir, India, early 19th century, of square form and red, purple, green and blue dyed wool, with central roundel contained within a square and within a frame of repeating boteh design, striped fringe on two sides, 150cm. x 148cm. approx.Provenance: Private collection of James and Dorothy CartlandKashmir shawls are highly prized for their fine wool, skilled weaving and embroidery, and soft texture. Antique shawls were an item of luxury, often worn by royalty or nobility and passed down through generations. In the 19th century Kashmir shawls were also exported to England and France ?it is said that Napoleon Bonaparte gifted Kashmir shawls to both his wives.