
The must have fashion accessory of the 20's. Large silk embroidered Chinese shawl from 1920 has the desirable, large, red 6 inch roses at each corner as well as 3 companion roses in a smaller size. Fabulous silk embroidery is expertly done in a color palette that includes rose reds, violets, lavender, peachy pinks, persimmon orange and muted greens on a ground of medium weight black silk. Hand embroidered shawl measures 58 inches square with an added hand knotted 4 inch border and 18 inch fringe that envelops the entire shawl. CONDITION: Shawl is in excellent condition with vibrant embroidery and no holes. Fringe is a bit crimped from 90 years of storage.