Fragment of a Shawl Border

Cleveland Museum of Art

Fragment of a Shawl Border by an unknown artist features a rectangular piece of fabric with a predominantly cream-colored background. The fabric showcases a repeating pattern of dark green and red hues. Three large, elongated, symmetrical shapes dominate the center, each composed of rows of small, rounded green motifs and adorned with red accents. These central shapes are flanked by intricate borders on either side, consisting of interconnected green and red floral patterns on a cream base. The outer edges of the fabric are framed by a decorative border featuring a sequence of green and red floral designs. The overall design is dense and ornate, with no visible spaces between the patterns.