Antique 19th Century Natural Silk Manila Shawl - Double Sided Embroidery - Chinoiserie and Floral Scenes - 160x160 cm

Original Manila Shawl from the Isabelline era (mid-19th century). This high-quality textile piece represents the excellence of Spanish and Philippine craftsmanship of the time, characterized by superior technical delicacy and the use of lightweight silk.

History of the object: Isabelline era shawls are collector's items valued for their fineness. Unlike contemporary versions, these pieces were high-society accessories, notable for their entirely hand-embroidered silk-on-silk work, with motifs that fuse Oriental aesthetics with European tradition.

Technical details:
- Period: 19th Century (Isabelline Era).
- Technique: Double-sided hand embroidery (reversible, no visible knots).
- Dimensions: 160 cm x 160 cm (63 x 63 inches) excluding fringes.
- Fringes: 30 cm (11.8 inches) in length, made with manual macramé technique.
- Weight: 390 g (13.7 oz).
- Material: 100% Natural silk.
- Motifs: Scenes of Chinese daily life (Chinoiserie) in two corners and botanical floral motifs in the other two.

Conservation status: The object is in remarkable condition for its age of over 150 years. Small natural oxidation spots (patina) and a small isolated hole visible in the detail images are present. The silk structure remains stable and the embroidery maintains its integrity.

Collection value: Item intended for collectors of historical textiles, traditional clothing, or as a high-luxury accessory for formal and bridal events.