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Mantón de Manila

Europe tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: Under $500 (entry level & living craft)

The Manila shawl (Spanish: mantón de Manila or mantón de seda) is an embroidered silk shawl derived from the Philippine alampay or scarf (likely from the Luzonian or Tagalog variant). They were popular in the Philippines, Latin America, and Spain during the colonial era. It was also adopted and became popular in European fashions in the 19th century. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Manila shawl
Manila shawl
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Manton de manila 130 x 130 p.v.p 80 euros VENDIDO
Manton de manila 130 x 130 p.v.p 80 euros VENDIDO
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Manton de manila 140 x 140 cm p.v.p 90 euros VENDIDO
Manton de manila 140 x 140 cm p.v.p 90 euros VENDIDO
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Manton de manila 130 x 130 p.v.p 99 euros VENDIDO
Manton de manila 130 x 130 p.v.p 99 euros VENDIDO
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Manton de manila 140 x 140 cm p.v.p 120 euros - 5503628990
Manton de manila 140 x 140 cm p.v.p 120 euros - 5503628990
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