The Joys of Daily Life – in Silk

The scenes in a shawl made a hundred years ago show moments of pleasure and joy.

And clearly these scenes give us joy even today.

Smoking in the garden, holding a baby and taking your dog and bird out for a walk …

Some thjngs are timeless I guess:

All part of a Manila Manton shawl – assesr 1149 on wovensouls. com

See the shawl here: https://wovensouls.com/products/1149-antique-double-sided-embroidery-manila-manton-cantonese-embroidery

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jaina mishra

May 2023