Joséphine Shawl

It’s a Wrap! The paisley motif of this elegant and reversible Joséphine Shawl was brought to Kashmir from Iran in the 15th century. It later took Europe by storm, even beguiling Empress Joséphine. Jacquard-loomed in northern India, this stylishly oversized wrap is made of 100% lightweight merino wool. Imported.  79"l. x 29"w. with 2"l. fringe.

Museum Provenance

Recalls paisley scarves in our Natural History Museum’s India subcontinent collection.

Every Smithsonian purchase will arrive with a museum provenance card explaining how it is adapted from or inspired by an object or objects in our collection.