Long Wool Cashmere Shawl With Bayadère Decor - France Provence Circa 1860-1880

Circa 1860-1880 France Provence Long cashmere shawl in striped wool called Bayadère, as can be seen in the iconography of Provençal painting, notably the Ex-voto. Woven decoration with wide saffron, andrinople red, green-yellow, black and white stripes, fringed on the two longest sides (which is unusual). Intended to be worn initially on Second Empire dresses with a large bottom of the skirt, it can be folded in half and keep very warm for a cocooning winter! Can also be used as a decoration, bed or sofa throw. Some very rare moth holes (less than 2 mm each), otherwise very good structural resistance to handling. Fresh colors as originally. Very good condition of color and conservation. Provencal collection from Daniel Audry. Dimensions: 160cm x 330cm