1920s Silk Embroidered Piano Shawl For Sale at 1stDibs 1920s Black on Black Silk Embroidered Piano Shawl 1920S Burgundy and Pink Silk Floral Embroidered Piano Shawl For Sale at 1920s Silk Embroidered Piano Shawl For Sale at 1stDibs 1920s Silk Embroidered Piano Shawl at 1stDibs. Gorgeous 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 stitch with some finishes done by hand. It is edged all the way around with a 22" inch hand knotted silk fringe border. The fringe is in excellent condition with minor wear the the ends as photoed. The inner silk square measures 53" x 53" making at a total of 97" square! This was lovingly stored properly and is in excellent condition despite being almost 100 years later. Perhaps a touch of softening to the color here and there but this is natural patina and only adds to the beauty of this fabric. Modern Sizing Equivalent: OSFA Item# A194 This garment has been professionally cleaned, pressed and is odor free. Thoroughly checked over before shipping, it will be ready to wear upon arrival.