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Some are cut to catch the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe beads are in the most exquisite colours, mainly in pinks and greens with blues. 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It is finished with a lovely twisted black and white fringe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease see our other listings for more shawls from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: \u003cbr\u003e54.5 x 55 inches (138 x 140cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition.\u003cbr\u003eIn excellent condition, with a couple of small historic mends. Nothing that shows or that is detrimental to the piece as a whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44325505827058,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/products\/image_981275e3-6234-4847-b30a-38e925507245.heic?v=1675012175"},{"product_id":"traditional-folk-costume-silk-embroidered-apron-c1900-eastern-europe","title":"Traditional Folk Costume Silk Embroidered Apron: C1900 Eastern Europe","description":"\u003cp\u003eItem Details.\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful embroidered traditional folk costume apron from Hungary and dating from around 1900\/1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe apron is in an olive green silk which contrasts beautifully with the colourful silk embroidery and would have been worn with a decorative blouse and skirt as part of the traditional costume if the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe apron has been smocked and is gathered into a decorative waistband and fastens with red cotton toes at the back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese colourful folk costumes were traditionally worn for celebrations and festivals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in excellent antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWidth: 35.5 inches (90cm) widest point\u003cbr\u003eLength: 19.5 inches (50cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44405136621810,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/products\/image_cdab7776-c743-4ab8-8470-05d494f40f81.heic?v=1678200611"},{"product_id":"edwardian-tape-lace-collar-c1900-england","title":"Edwardian Handmade Tape Lace Collar: C1900 England","description":"\u003cp\u003eItem Details.\u003cbr\u003eThis is stunning! A decorative tape lace collar dating from the Edwardian era C1900-1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand worked in natural colours with silk inserts this pretty collar would work well as shown in our photographs against a plain coloured jacket\/blouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is pretty enough to have on display and would look wonderful on its own on a mannequin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements taken with collar lying flat.\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 51cm (20inches)\u003cbr\u003eLength: 44cm (17.5inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition.\u003cbr\u003eExcellent condition for an item of this era and usage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44441666584818,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/products\/image_e2e43252-558a-4a68-948d-aa69f5efc9a5.heic?v=1679561521"},{"product_id":"antique-gold-embroidered-woman-s-velvet-slippers-c19th-philippines","title":"Antique Gold Embroidered Woman’s Velvet Slippers: C19th Philippines","description":"\u003cp\u003eItem Details.\u003cbr\u003eFrom the Far East, possibly the Philippines a pair of fine hand embroidered black velvet slippers dating from the second half of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI often wish that the things that we buy would speak and tell us a story. And amazingly these do! \u003cbr\u003eHandwritten in a shaky hand (and inaccurate) is written ‘These slippers came from Tokyo Japan at the close of the Spanish American wars in the Philippines in 1899 cc Brought back by Col. Boyd Wales your Grandmas brother’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade from an black velvet which has been embroidered with traditional gold metal thread work which incorporates coils of silver and gold metal thread twisted and wrapped around a linen thread which is then applied to created decorative floral and other motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with off-white floss silk pompoms and silk ribbon edging these slippers were probably made for a wedding or similar ceremony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly collectible and decorative they would be a great addition to a collection or for costume study purposes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: \u003cbr\u003e23cm long X 8cm wide (9 x 3 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition.\u003cbr\u003eThey are in never worn condition an over all patina of age as you would expect in an item of this antiquity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44468308902130,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/products\/image_d4e5b084-098c-4796-90f7-53364d2c133f.heic?v=1681318061"},{"product_id":"antique-silk-embroidered-traditional-wedding-shawl-c20th-sindh-pakistan","title":"Antique Silk Embroidered Traditional Wedding Shawl : C20th Gujarat, India","description":"\u003cp\u003eItem Details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from the late 19th early 20th century, a fine example of a traditional silk embroidered wedding shawl or cover from Gujarat, India. (Thanks to the wonderful John Gillow who’s textile knowledge seems infinite and to whom I always run when I have a relevant question)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand embroidered with floss silk roundels onto a cream silk satin ground and finished with a magenta silk satin border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shawl is embroidered in magenta pink silks with emerald green, dark indigo blue and terracotta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good condition considering the age of this antique wedding shawl, a couple of the darker roundels have some slight colour run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 132cm W X 190cm L\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGiven that many of these shawls are found in Britain rather than the sub continent, it could be construed that these delicate and vulnerable shawls were quickly worn out in Sindh whereas, those that were shipped out to Britain via Karachi and the British Raj, survived.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44507006533874,"sku":null,"price":780.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/files\/626FAE6B-1B8E-4483-A30A-B962EDF9F2D8.jpg?v=1758178457"},{"product_id":"traditional-parsi-silk-embroidered-child-s-tunic-dress-with-birds-c1900-india","title":"Traditional Parsi Silk Embroidered Child’s Tunic Dress with birds : C1900 India","description":"\u003cp\u003eItem Details.\u003cbr\u003eA lovely traditional child’s dress from India, hand embroidered by the Parsi community and dating from the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from hand embroidered mauve silk with an embroidered border running around the hem and sleeve openings, it is a highly decorative and attractive piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis form of dress is traditional of the Parsi community and would have been worn by a young girl or boy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a good example of its type and would make a good addition to a collection or it could be mounted and framed, a service we can offer you from our dedicated textile conservation studio. Please contact us for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements (taken with garment lying flat)\u003cbr\u003eAcross chest: 41cm\u003cbr\u003eLength: 42cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition. In excellent antique condition. \u003cbr\u003eOverall condition is really good considering the age of this item. Some historic mends and slightly grubby marks which it may be possible to remove with specialist cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44523458298098,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/files\/image_25c54ad3-c8e6-4960-8851-37d1d6aa8a86.heic?v=1685102544"},{"product_id":"tribal-statement-necklace-c20th-uzbekistan","title":"Collectable Tribal Statement Necklace: C20th Uzbekistan","description":"\u003cp\u003eItem Details.\u003cbr\u003eAn eye catching statement necklace which originates from Uzbekistan. Traditionally worn for weddings and special occasions.\u003cbr\u003eThe necklace is made in a silver gilt and incorporates glass beads and decorative elements including coloured glass, chains with bells which shimmer and tinkle when worn. Ties with an adjustable cotton ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDating from the 1950’s or 1960’s, this necklace is fabulous as it is or could be dismantled to make 3 necklaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures approx 33.5 inches (82 cm) adjustable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eIn fairly good condition for it’s age. \u003cbr\u003eThere are a few missing glass beads, nothing very noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hannah Whyman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44528923869426,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0499\/8080\/1179\/files\/image_eba2aa1d-23f8-4421-be41-7ca45064c621.heic?v=1685547111"},{"product_id":"hand-painted-rococo-silk-dress-panel-c18th-china-for-export","title":"Hand Painted Rococo Silk Dress Panel: C18th China for export","description":"\u003cp\u003eItem Details.\u003cbr\u003eA beautiful and rare hand painted panel of off white silk satin dating from the first half of the 18th century circa 1730s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in China for the European market this would have once been a panel from a dress with panniers, a Robe á la Français.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fabric of this type is typically patterned with images from nature and include floral designs and garlands of leaves,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have only had one or two of this type of dress silk before, they are rare and unique being handpainted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEra and Usage.\u003cbr\u003e18th century dress silk hand painted in China for use by the fashionable aristocracy of Europe, please see the last photograph for a reference of a Robe á la Français.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements.\u003cbr\u003e73 x 121 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition:\u003cbr\u003eSome marks and and signs of wear as you would expect in a panel from a dress of this antiquity. 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