Antique silk hand embroidered piano shawl. The style is Manton de Manila, floral crepe de chine. This silk beauty boasts large floral bouquets in pink , cream with blue leaves on a dramatic black background. Most likely dates from the 1920s-1930s. This item should parcel ship for $45. The Manila shawl (Spanish: mantón de Manila or mantón de seda) is an embroidered silk shawl derived from the Filipino pañuelo. They were popular in the Philippines, Latin America & Spain during the colonial era. It also became popular in European fashions in the 19th century. in Modern Times, it is still an aspect in various traditional clothing in Hispanic cultures, & is particularly prominent as part of the costume (traje de flamenca) of flamenco dancers (bailaoras) & Gitana women.[1]. Dimensions Height: .25 in. (6.35 mm) Width: 95 in. (241.3 cm) Depth: 95 in. (241.3 cm Condition Good Wear consistent with age & use. small stain in one area. See photos. Antique Silk Hand Embroidered Piano Shawl
