Antique Silk Canton Bedspread - Hand Embroidered Chinese Silk Coverlet - Red Manila Shawl Bedspread with 23cm Fringe - Circa 1900

An extraordinary museum-quality example of an antique Chinese Canton hand-embroidered silk bedspread, dating to the late Qing Dynasty (circa 1900).

Originating from the skilled workshops of Canton (Guangzhou) for the Western export market, this piece reflects the height of the "Manton de Manila" style. Such monumental bedspreads were highly prized luxury items in wealthy Edwardian households.

Features and Details:
* Period: Belle Epoque / Late Qing Dynasty (circa 1900)
* Technique / Style: Hand-embroidered satin stitch on silk ground, hand-knotted macrame fringe on all four sides
* Size: 220 cm x 240 cm (86.6 in x 94.5 in) excluding fringe; fringe width: 23 cm (9 in) on all four sides. Total size with fringe: 266 cm x 286 cm (104.7 in x 112.6 in)
* Material: 100% Natural Silk (both cover and lining)
* Condition: The embroidered silk face is in excellent, clean condition with no holes, tears, or stains, retaining its vibrant crimson-fuchsia color. The silk lining shows age-related wear, including a discolored storage band and a few small punctures along the seam line, consistent with long-term chest storage over a century.

This rare collectible textile is perfect as a luxurious bedcover or grand piano shawl, showcasing exceptional hand craftsmanship.