Vintage Manila Tablecloth, Embroidered Silk and Cotton Table Cover with Fringes 1930s - Antique Spanish Luxury Chinoiserie Shawl Style

Exceptional Spanish 'Mantón de Manila' style tablecloth dating from the 1930s. This high-quality piece is notable for its profuse polychrome oriental-inspired embroidery on a cream background.

History: Manila textiles arrived in Spain through trade routes with the Philippines, becoming a symbol of status and elegance in early 20th-century Spanish homes. This piece represents the transition between decorative use and ceremonial functionality in luxury tableware.

Technical Details:
- Period: 1930s (Vintage)
- Technique: Polychrome embroidery featuring oriental figures, butterflies, and flowers
- Dimensions: 130 x 130 cm (51.2 x 51.2 inches) excluding fringes
- Weight: 600 g (1.32 lbs)
- Material: High-density cotton base with silk threads
- Condition: Excellent. This is a preserved unused piece (New Old Stock), maintaining the vividness of the colors and the integrity of the fringes.

Value: High-value object for collectors of antique textiles and for interior decoration seeking historical authenticity and traditional Spanish craftsmanship.