Kashmiri Shawl

Overview

On one side, the heavily worked paisley and floral design offers a scene of luxurious detail. The backside tells a different story – staggered and unbound by the pin’s head, sharp tips protrude from the red wool to reveal a hazardous surface. The work draws attention to what Khalid views as a disparity between the global consumption of shawls from this region and the lack of attention placed on its geopolitical realities.


April 2011

This project was part of Sharjah Biennial 10

Commissioned by Sharjah Art Foundation