Embroidered Silk Canton Shawl Exotic Birds Flowers

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Beautiful and well preserved Canton Shawl, black silk back ground embroidered with exotic birds and flowers. Size 54" x54" plus 24" crocheted edge with long silk tassels. There are no holes or tears and the colours are bright and clear with no fading. This came from a home near a large sea port so was probably brought home from Manilla where it was made by Cantonese workers, sewing both sides on a frame with the needle being passed through from one embroiderer to another. The shawls were made for both the English and Spanish market. Sold in Liberty's of London they graced many a society piano, where as in Spain they were worn by ladies, some times sitting sidesaddle behind their men, on horseback. The longer tasseled edges were made so that there was more "swing" when worn. To be worn the shawl is folded triangularly. There is a lovely weight to this shawl which just oozes quality. A fabulous item for collecting, wearing or decorating.
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DateLate Victorian ConditionThis shawl is in extremely good condition, no holes, tears or fading. Codeac051a896 / JF Price £450.00     525.60     $581.54    The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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StatusFor Sale SellerAntique Rarities Telephone07494 489140Non UK callers :+44 7494 489140 Emailmurdleplop@gmail.com

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