1920s Black & Ivory “Yin-Yang” Embroidered Silk Piano Shawl

1920s Black & Ivory “Yin-Yang” Embroidered Silk Piano ShawlA truly breathtaking and exceptionally rare antique piano shawl from the 1920s, worked in an extraordinary black and ivory contrasting colourway reminiscent of yin and yang. The silk ground features exquisite hand embroidery in soft ivory thread lush peonies, delicate blossoms and trailing vines with a beautifully fluid drape. The border is finished in an incredible black and white hand knotted macram netting and exceptionally long, dramatic two tone

An exceptionally wearable and rare garment from the 1910s — romantic

Pit to pit: 39cm relaxed

A beautiful and romantic vintage Mexican cotton dress from the 1970s

executed in a rich deep burgundy crêpe with striking satin contrast panels

relaxed shape through the chest

fully intact embroidery across the chest and sleeves

Shoulder width: 42 cm / 16

This beautifully preserved 1930s day dress is a charming example of interwar home sewing — modest

creating movement even when still

In the postwar decades

Lace minis like this epitomised the spirit of Swinging London

A beautiful and highly wearable cotton gauze dress from the 1970s by the brand Wings