Piano Shawl Antique Piano Shawl Flapper Canton White Silk Rayon Wool Embroidery

Description

Absolutely Exquisite Antique ART DECO ERA Chinese Canton embroidered MANTON DE MANILA PIANO SHAWL.  Made from a off white background rayon/silk embroidered with a wide array of florals in wool thread.    Square shape with matching hand knotted silk strands that make up the 21" fringe on 4 sides of the shawl.  This  wonderful item would be spectacular on display or worn out for the evening.  A real show stopper.  I have included many photos for you to have a nice look.  Please view the photos as this is part of the description.  The Embroidery & Fringe on this Shawl is amazing.
It is in antique condition..........there are several age related spots, a couple pinhead holes and a small tear (as shown).
Mantones de Manila (piano shawls) were made in China and brought to the Europe and USA via the galleon trade.
Although not a Chinese tradition, these shawls were made in China to meet European demand.
The trade of these beautiful silk shawls started in the 17th century and reached its peak in the 19th century.
The old piano shawls reminiscent of the galleon trade are treasured in wealthy European and American homes, and are passed on as heirlooms to the next generation.
MEASURES ROUGHLY-
40" x 40"  square w/o fringe / 82" x 82" includes 21" of fringe along all 4 sides
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Vintage clothing is worn/pre-loved and has sometimes been in storage for a number of years. I launder or dry clean some items, but ultimate laundering or dry cleaning, before wearing, is the buyer's responsibility. Items are sold "as is". I will describe any flaws that I notice. All vintage clothing is bound to have a trivial flaw here or there. Majority of pieces I list are between 30 and 100 years old and will have normal wear indicative of their age. If you have any questions, please ask before buying.  I may miss something super minor that does not effect the overall look of the piece in any way. I want YOU to enjoy the unique and lovely pieces that I offer to you.