trophies and musical instruments interrupted by various shapes in the foreground bearing the images of goddesses and cupids
They were used as decorative tent (yurt) hangings and covers
which would have caught the light of candles in the room
with a dainty traditional embroidered blue and white trim all around the edge
This embroidery dates from the 1930s era
Antique Sindh Wedding Shawl (Abochani) Silk Embroidery: C19th Hyderabad, Pakistan Turkish coat trophies and musical instruments interruptedItem Details. A fine, traditional hand embroidered Abochini wedding shawl from Hyderabad, Pakistan. Dating from the late 19th, early 20th century, with a yellow silk ground and ruby red silk hand embroidery. A beautiful example, museum quality. Measurements: 192 x 123cm Condition. In excellent antique condition with an overall patina of age, some minor historic mends and a light, supportive underlayer added at a later date.