Early 19th Century Lame & Net Shawl designer-suzy-perette Item# A151

Item# A151

A row of decorative buttons trails down the front and I love how the pattern is used to create the illusion of "cuffs" on each sleeve

This is Valentino at his lady-like

It is amazingly full with yards and yards of silk chiffon over a silk interior

The waist is defined and then that supermodel length skirt flares out from there

Early 19th Century Lame & Net Shawl designer-suzy-perette Item# A151An amazing early textile that is as profoundly beautiful as when it was produced. Fine black silk net has been completely edged with a real metallic thread and a fine metal cording. Edged on all sides with delicate hand work to create a stunning floral design. The use of the heavier cord and the lighter almost gossamer feeling thread create two tones of silvery gold. A remarkable example of early hand work and stunning! Hand made silk net shawl with