Manila Shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. : From Left to Right and Centre 

The (Manila_shawl Manila_shawl: (Manila: city in Philippines, synonyms: manton_de_seda Manton_de_seda: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , de seda – of silk, synonyms: Canton_shawl, manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., Canton_shawl Canton_shawl: (Chinese: Ghuangzou: A city in Guangdong province, China, synonyms: manton_de_seda Manton_de_seda: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , de seda – of silk, synonyms: Canton_shawl, manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., Piano_shawl Piano_shawl: (synonyms: manton_de_seda Manton_de_seda: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , de seda – of silk, synonyms: Canton_shawl, manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., Manila_shawl, Canton_shawl Canton_shawl: (Chinese: Ghuangzou: A city in Guangdong province, China, synonyms: manton_de_seda Manton_de_seda: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , de seda – of silk, synonyms: Canton_shawl, manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.) A silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China –Canton_shawl Canton_shawl: (Chinese: Ghuangzou: A city in Guangdong province, China, synonyms: manton_de_seda Manton_de_seda: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , de seda – of silk, synonyms: Canton_shawl, manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls. – introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco Flamenco: (Spanish: falmenco – A form of music, song & dance) An art form steeped in the traditional folklores and music from Andalusia and the Iberian Peninsula especially of the Romani culture. costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.) 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It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls. – introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco Flamenco: (Spanish: falmenco – A form of music, song & dance) An art form steeped in the traditional folklores and music from Andalusia and the Iberian Peninsula especially of the Romani culture. costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), popular as “(Mantón_de_seda)” or “(Canton_shawl Canton_shawl: (Chinese: Ghuangzou: A city in Guangdong province, China, synonyms: manton_de_seda Manton_de_seda: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , de seda – of silk, synonyms: Canton_shawl, manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.)“ has a fascinating history that spans several continents and cultures. Its journey can be traced back to Guangzhou, China, where it was first produced in the late 18th century. Made from silk and wool, these shawls were intricately woven with colourful patterns and designs.  

Honestly, I think it is one decorative item that could truly be a strong contender of global cultural mapping for early modern history, the history of consumerism as well as the rise of appropriation of textiles in Europe. However, to understand the spread of its fame, one needs to look away from aesthetics and ethereal beauty of the product and focus on a more practical and cold aspect – trade.  

Global history from the 17th and 18th centuries up to the early and mid 20th century, is rife with trade monopolies leading to colonization. The East India Companies of Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, and Spain were the few famous ones amongst others. Be it spices or textiles, slaves or animals, European necessity led them to invest and embark in grand voyages to the lands famous in the legends and were mentioned in the classics. From the armadas on the sea to the exploratory journeys on land all culminated to weave a romantic tale of these faraway lands and built a sense of exoticism around the wares they brought back – Chinese textiles being one of them.  

Six fold screen depicting the “Arrival of a Portuguese Ship in Nagasak”i by an unknown artist, c. 1600-1630; Acc No803-1892; Source: East Asia Collection, V&A, https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O121082/arrival-of-a-portuguese-ship-screen-unknown/ 

It was not long before Chinese textiles gained favour in the eyes of the Europeans and became popular amongst the elites of the society not just due to their exoticism but for other good reasons such as their craftmanship, uniqueness, finesse, novelty, quality etc. Although not completely closed off to Europe as many may think, Japan was in fact a closed chapter for most European nations with the only exception of the Dutch East India Company, that too under very close scrutiny and control. Their limited access extended only to an artificial island called Dejima in the Nagasaki Bay. However, having a watering hole in the Pacific close to China and the rest of the Far East opened an immense opportunity for them.  

 Hand-scroll depicting the Dutch factory at Dejima by unknown artist/s, c. 1800; Acc No D151-1905; Source: East Asia Collection, V&A, https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O109070/handscroll-unknown/ 

To complete the Spaniards who already had a strong hold in South and Central America, it wasn’t long before Southeast Asia was cramming with Europeans. Spain occupied the Philippines and the ware of the Far East started becoming readily available to be traded. It was through these Spaniards that the Manila_shawl Manila_shawl: (Manila: city in Philippines, synonyms: manton_de_seda Manton_de_seda: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , de seda – of silk, synonyms: Canton_shawl, manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., Canton_shawl Canton_shawl: (Chinese: Ghuangzou: A city in Guangdong province, China, synonyms: manton_de_seda Manton_de_seda: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , de seda – of silk, synonyms: Canton_shawl, manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., Piano_shawl Piano_shawl: (synonyms: manton_de_seda Manton_de_seda: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , de seda – of silk, synonyms: Canton_shawl, manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., Manila_shawl, Canton_shawl Canton_shawl: (Chinese: Ghuangzou: A city in Guangdong province, China, synonyms: manton_de_seda Manton_de_seda: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , de seda – of silk, synonyms: Canton_shawl, manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.) A silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China –Canton_shawl Canton_shawl: (Chinese: Ghuangzou: A city in Guangdong province, China, synonyms: manton_de_seda Manton_de_seda: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , de seda – of silk, synonyms: Canton_shawl, manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls. – introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco Flamenco: (Spanish: falmenco – A form of music, song & dance) An art form steeped in the traditional folklores and music from Andalusia and the Iberian Peninsula especially of the Romani culture. costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.) A silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China –Canton_shawl Canton_shawl: (Chinese: Ghuangzou: A city in Guangdong province, China, synonyms: manton_de_seda Manton_de_seda: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , de seda – of silk, synonyms: Canton_shawl, manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls. – introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco Flamenco: (Spanish: falmenco – A form of music, song & dance) An art form steeped in the traditional folklores and music from Andalusia and the Iberian Peninsula especially of the Romani culture. costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls. made its way to Europe. It was first introduced in Europe by the Spanish. A shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  that was originally made in Guangzhou or Canton in China, made its way to Europe through the port of Manila, in the Philippines travelling across the Manila Galleon Route that was active from1565 to 1815 and spanned from China to Philippines to Mexico to its final destination at Seville in Spain. 

Manilla to Accapulco to Seville Galleon trade route; Source: The Kaleidoscope of Fashion, Modes Muzejs, Riga https://www.fashionmuseumriga.lv/eng/kaleidoscope/manila/ 

View of Manila by Johannes Vingboons, c. 1665; Source: Atlas Atlas: (Arabic and Aramaic: atlas – silk; from Greek: Atlas – Character from Greek mythology Synonym: adras, ikat, abr), a resist dyeing technique that involves tying and dyeing yarns or threads before weaving, resulting in a distinct pattern.  With strong traditions sporadically across the globe it probably originated independently around the world. 

Aṭlas: (Latin: Atticus Atlas Atlas: (Arabic and Aramaic: atlas – silk; from Greek: Atlas – Character from Greek mythology Synonym: adras, ikat, abr), a resist dyeing technique that involves tying and dyeing yarns or threads before weaving, resulting in a distinct pattern.  With strong traditions sporadically across the globe it probably originated independently around the world.  – a large silk producing moth; from Greek: Atlas Atlas: (Arabic and Aramaic: atlas – silk; from Greek: Atlas – Character from Greek mythology Synonym: adras, ikat, abr), a resist dyeing technique that involves tying and dyeing yarns or threads before weaving, resulting in a distinct pattern.  With strong traditions sporadically across the globe it probably originated independently around the world.  – character from Greek mythology; Synonym: harir), common term for silk in the Arab world especially the Levant.

of Mutual Heritage and the Nationaal Archief, the Dutch National Archives, https://www.wikiwand.com/en/History_of_Manila#Media/File:AMH-6763-NA_Bird’s_eye_view_of_Manila.jpg 

View of the city of Seville and Guadalquivir river by Alonso Sanchez Coello, c. 16th century; Source: Catálogo de publicaciones del Ministerio and Catálogo general de publicaciones oficiales, MiniStEriO DE EDucación, cultura y DEPOrtE, https://www.culturaydeporte.gob.es/museodeamerica/dam/jcr:695d38bc-3384-4a9e-81e4-b6f7aa3c852a/folleto-del-museo-de-am-rica-en-lectura-f-cil.pdf 

This is where the plot thickens and becomes far more interesting. In the Philippines, the shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  gained its popularity mostly amongst the colonial populace before being accepted by the local elites and wealthy who used it as a status symbol. These shawlswere also used as gifts and traded for other goods, further spreading their influence. 

With elements and iconographies of symbolic meanings steeped in Far Eastern culture specially Buddhist and Taoist and such as dragons, pagodas, flora and fauna – chrysanthemum, peony, lotus, frogs, toads, bats, butterflies, and cranes – social scenes with men and women in local costumes such as hanfu Hanfu:(Chinese: Hanfu – Traditional Chinese dresses) Worn by the Han Chinese people recorded since the second imperial dynasty of China – the Han Dynasty – which came to power in 2^nd Century BCE these dresses greatly influenced the traditional garments of its neighbouring regions such as Japan and Korea. and kimono Kimono: (Japanese: ki : wearing, mono: thing, Singular: Kimono) A traditional Japanese long loose robe with wide sleeves tied with a sash around the waist. Presently it is the national dress of Japan.  set against the backdrops of both idyllic country sides as well as bustling cities could be seen in some of the earliest surviving examples of these shawls.  

Manila Shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  in The Zay Zay: (Arabic: costume, Pl. azyaā’), a set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period. Initiative Collection; Acc No: 2. ZI1995.500900.1 ASIA FB; Source: https://thezay.org/product/zi1995-500900-1-asia-silk-hand-embroidered-shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. -with-long-fringes-china/ 

Los mantones de Manila by Fernando Fader, c. 1914; Acc No: 1757; Source: Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (Buenos Aires),  https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fernando_Fader_-_Los_mantones_de_Manila_-_Google_Art_Project.jpghttps://www.bellasartes.gob.ar/coleccion/obra/1757/ 

However, as they passed through the colonies of Mexico and the Latin Americas one could notice very gradual yet spectacular transformations in them over time. Much the pashmina Pāshmīna: (Persian: pašm or pashm – wool), pashmina scarves are eponymous woolen shawls from the Kashmir region with a history dating back to more than 500 years. It is the finest variant of spun cashmere Cashmere: (Anglisized from Hindustani: Kashmir – A region or province in the Indian subcontinent), a fine soft natural wool, from the hair of goats native to the Kashmir, Ladakh and neighbouring regions of the Indian subcontinent. Often confused with Pashmina, it should be noted that all cashmeres are not pashmina.  wool extracted from the downy undercoat of the Changthangi goats found in the Ladakh province.  from Kashmir, the popularity of these shawls amongst the European colonisers in Central and Latin Americas were acutely felt in the local market through their growing demand.  

Shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , Guandong c. 1880-1920; Acc No: FE.29-1983; Source: East Asia Collection, V&A, London,  https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O24338/shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. / 

El Jaleo, by John Singer Sargent, c. 1882; Acc No: P7SI; Source: Spanish Cloister, Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum, Boston, https://www.gardnermuseum.org/experience/collection/13259# 

This cry of help was answered by the women of the indigenous native population. They learned the art of European embroidery to help produce the local variants of these shawls thus contributing to the local economy. It was only natural for a piece of costume that had such a positive effect on their economy to be incorporated as a part of their traditional dress to the point of being auspicious enough to be worn at religious ceremonies. It was not long before the original oriental Oriental: (Latin and Late Middle English Adjective: orientalis – From Orient; from Latin (noun): oriri – to rise; and oriors – East), anything of an Eastern origin in relationship to Europe – Asia. The word was first used in the context of territorialization between the late 3rd and early 4th Century CE.  iconographies associated to these shawls gave way to more occidental and indigenous native one. This was the first phase of transformation in accordance with the demands of the local markets. The surviving examples of this period could be identified by their more native American iconographies and symbolisms through the motifs eg. geometric shapes, bolder colours symbolic to their culture, unapologetically bigger sizes in both the shawls and the motifs etc.  

Despite the local production in the colonies of the New World, a large proportion of these shawls continued to be manufactured in China for specifically for export purpose and the trade continued to boom. Unfortunately, with Mexico’s independence in 1815 the Manilla Galleon Route was dissolved thus bringing this once lucrative trade to a crashing halt.  

Manila Shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  in The Zay Zay: (Arabic: costume, Pl. azyaā’), a set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period. Initiative Collection; Acc No: 2. ZI1995.500900.2 ASIA FB; Source: Link of https://thezay.org/product/zi1995-500900-2-asia-silk-hand-embroidered-shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. -with-long-fringes-china/ 

Manila Shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  in The Zay Zay: (Arabic: costume, Pl. azyaā’), a set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period. Initiative Collection; Acc No: 2. ZI2022.501001.4ASIA; Source: https://thezay.org/product/zi2022-501001-4-asia-silk-hand-embroidered-shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. -with-long-fringes-china/ 

However, some poor and defective quality Chinese fabrics with their original oriental Oriental: (Latin and Late Middle English Adjective: orientalis – From Orient; from Latin (noun): oriri – to rise; and oriors – East), anything of an Eastern origin in relationship to Europe – Asia. The word was first used in the context of territorialization between the late 3rd and early 4th Century CE.  iconographies were still in circulation in Spain specially amongst the cigar making community in Seville. These were possibly from the tobacco packaging from the Philippines. The cigarrera women would be often seen using them as ornaments for decorative purposes. These women monopolized the responsibility to popularize them in mainland Europe.  

La Cigarrers by Gonzalo Bilbao Martinez, c. 1915;  Source: Museo Bellas Artes De Sevilla, https://bit.ly/3LHsGJjU 

Cigarreras of the Royal Tobacco Factory in Seville, c. 1920; Source: The Kaleidoscope of Fashion, Modes Muzejs, Rigahttps://www.fashionmuseumriga.lv/eng/kaleidoscope/manila/ 

A once vibrant trade that had almost died with Mexico’s independence was about to breathe anew, but unfortunately in 1898 Spain lost the Philippines and the hope was dashed. This brought about the second phase of transformation. Instead of giving up women embroiders set up workshops around the villages of Seville to keep up with the European demands. Again the oriental Oriental: (Latin and Late Middle English Adjective: orientalis – From Orient; from Latin (noun): oriri – to rise; and oriors – East), anything of an Eastern origin in relationship to Europe – Asia. The word was first used in the context of territorialization between the late 3rd and early 4th Century CE.  imageries and colour pallet gradually morphed itself into the cheerful Andalusian identity with sporadic incorporation of its original motifs. The attachment of the fringes – a very Moorish Moorish: (noun: Moors – People of North Africa and Iberian Peninsula from Latin: mauri from ancient Greek: amouros – dark, or dim; a name designated to the Berber-speaking ethnic population of Mauritania, Northwest Africa, Iberian Peninsula, Sicily, and Malta) Christian Europeans coined it to identify the native Muslim inhabitants of this region.  , Arab, and Romani feature – to the shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  was the final stamp to make it uniquely Spanish in nature.   

Present day examples of newly manufactured Manila_shawls are primarily based on the models of the first quarter of the 19th century with an enormous diversity in its style and aesthetics.  

In conclusion, the history and journey of the Manila_shawl Manila_shawl: (Manila: city in Philippines, synonyms: manton_de_seda Manton_de_seda: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , de seda – of silk, synonyms: Canton_shawl, manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. 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It became synonymous to flamenco Flamenco: (Spanish: falmenco – A form of music, song & dance) An art form steeped in the traditional folklores and music from Andalusia and the Iberian Peninsula especially of the Romani culture. costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.) A silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China –Canton_shawl Canton_shawl: (Chinese: Ghuangzou: A city in Guangdong province, China, synonyms: manton_de_seda Manton_de_seda: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , de seda – of silk, synonyms: Canton_shawl, manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls., manila_shawl, Piano_shawl, manton_de_Manila Manton_de_Manila: (Spanish, mantón: shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. , synonyms: manton_de_seda, Piano_shawl, manila_shawl, Canton_shawl), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls.), a silk embroidered shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool.  from Canton, China introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls. – introduced to the Manila, Philippines – a Spanish colony – through Spanish trade as it passed through its port. It became synonymous to flamenco Flamenco: (Spanish: falmenco – A form of music, song & dance) An art form steeped in the traditional folklores and music from Andalusia and the Iberian Peninsula especially of the Romani culture. costumes and Spanish identity and were also often draped over pianos thus Piano_Shawls. from Guangzhou, China, through the Philippines to South and Latin America, and then to Spain and Morocco, is a testament to the global exchange of ideas and culture. The influence of both indigenous tribes and colonial populace on the shawl Shawl: (Persian: shāl from Hindi: duśālā – Shoulder Mantle), a shawl is a South Asian version of a scarf Scarf: (English), usually a rectangular piece of cloth loosely worn over the shoulders, upper body and arms, and sometimes also over the head. worn or wrapped loosely over the shoulders and is usually made of wool. ’s design, as well as the influence of Moorish Moorish: (noun: Moors – People of North Africa and Iberian Peninsula from Latin: mauri from ancient Greek: amouros – dark, or dim; a name designated to the Berber-speaking ethnic population of Mauritania, Northwest Africa, Iberian Peninsula, Sicily, and Malta) Christian Europeans coined it to identify the native Muslim inhabitants of this region.  , Arab, and Romani culture, has resulted in a unique and beautiful textile that continues to be celebrated today.