Hand-Woven Wool Shawl with Striped Pattern

1950s · 1950s · English

A rectangular hand-woven woollen shawl displaying horizontal striped patterning in muted earth tones. The textile shows varied stripe widths with dominant olive green and brown bands interspersed with narrower cream and charcoal accents. The weave structure appears to be plain weave with subtle textural variations creating visual interest within each stripe. Twisted fringe edges finish the shorter ends, typical of hand-woven construction. The color palette and geometric striping reflect post-war British textile design sensibilities, emphasizing practical durability and understated pattern work. The hand-crafted nature is evident in slight irregularities in stripe alignment and the organic quality of the fringe treatment.