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.

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 and 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, and is particularly prominent as part of the costume (traje de flamenca) of flamenco dancers (bailaoras) and 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 and use. One small stain in one area. See photos. No holes, tears or fading. All fringe is in tact.