1920s Black on Black Silk Embroidered Piano Shawl designer-helena-barbieri Silver hardware and silver studs

Silver hardware and silver studs that hold the little cut out flower applique's in place

This is truly one of those extraordinary

Item #DS051

Item# C224

Little top stitched pockets sit just above each hip

1920s Black on Black Silk Embroidered Piano Shawl designer-helena-barbieri Silver hardware and silver studsGorgeous embroidered silk Chinese export shawl that is from the twenties. It is a spectacular black on black embroidered design of flowers and birds done in a satin stitch. This mono tone on tone is a little unusual and makes for an interesting piece. It is dramatic and so wearable you can use it as an evening cape or coat by adding a well placed brooch or use it in your home as a show stopping accessory. The stitching appears to be primarily machine