Very Beautiful old chinese SHAWL Large size 5 feet square with 18" fringe. Black silk crepe body and silk knotted fringe Covered all over with dense hand embroidered floral and a figure of teacher and scholar. Excellent condition. c. 1840. Part of Spanish National Dress in late 19th c. Used frequently by Flamenco dancers as part of their costume. Brought from China and were an important of a woman's wardrobe most of the 19th c