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Apparently it was not a common item of dress in China, because it did not match well with the women´s traditional outfit, so it soon came into disuse. On the other hand the Chinese continued making them with the only aim of exporting them abroad. The Chinese production of silk embroideries came in three forms: smooth silk in bright colours, embroidered silk and parts of dresses also embroidered ...
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The Origins of the Manila Shawl The Manila shawls, as we know it today, is a feminine clothing accessory linked to the Spanish craftsmanship. Its own resignation refers to its place of origin: the city of Manila, the capital of the old Spanish Philippine colony. Many of the traditions we consider to be genuinely Spanish, truthfully are not, or at least not originally ...
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The Spanish Mantilla The origin of the mantilla, according to some historians, began in the Iberian era, as some pre-Romanesque figures appear to be wearing the delicate headdress. Another theory states that it comes from the Muslim veil and readily adopted by Mozarabic women. The mantilla is a popular Spanish garment consisting of an elegant lace veil which enhances the feminine face ...
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Home Textiles In Nava we offer an extensive range of products for the home: table linen, sheets, curtains, runners…Mostly hand-embroidered and some machine embroidered or printed. We work with the best fabrics on the market: 100% linen, cotton, jacquards and different mixtures of polyester/cotton, polyester/linen….designed to give a splendid appearance to your table as well as the best results for washing and ironing ...
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