This Gorgeous Hand Embroidered Piano Shawl date from the late 1800s

It is of Hungarian Origin, and may have been used as a Dowry item.

 

The Large Textile has Nearly Solid Hand work done in silk floss in a Satin Stitch,

with Hand knotted silk Fringe on all sides.

 

The Colors are really Lovely Dark Champagne & Mocha for the Background

with a Center Medallion of Purples and Olive.

 

The Border is a Pretty Mahogany shade with Chocolate colored Fringe.

 

                   

 The base is a hand-woven Linen in an Ecru.

This may have been meant to be a Parlor Cloth or Pantry Cover.

 

 Measures 37" x 37" with 8" Fringe.

 

 

EXCELLENT ANTIQUE CONDITION

A Few very small Spots on the Fabric, the Embroidery is Very Good with almost No Surface Wear!

 

 

$645

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