{"product_id":"assuit-shawl-1920s-3","title":"Antique Assuit Shawl, 1920s – Hand‑Woven Tulle bi Telli","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ebeautiful antique Assuit shawl\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to the \u003cstrong\u003e1920s\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a striking example of \u003cstrong\u003eEgyptian-inspired Art Deco fashion\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted from \u003cstrong\u003elight-colored cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e and adorned with \u003cstrong\u003enumerous silver plates\u003c\/strong\u003e arranged in a \u003cstrong\u003egeometric pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e. The shawl reflects the \u003cstrong\u003ecultural fascination with Egypt\u003c\/strong\u003e that swept through Europe and America following the \u003cstrong\u003ediscovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922\u003c\/strong\u003e, when travel to Egypt became a symbol of \u003cstrong\u003esophistication and worldly elegance\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginating from \u003cstrong\u003eAssiut\u003c\/strong\u003e, a city in \u003cstrong\u003ecentral Egypt\u003c\/strong\u003e, these shawls quickly became \u003cstrong\u003estatus symbols\u003c\/strong\u003e, worn by fashionable women to evoke the exotic allure of the Nile. The metallic embellishments shimmer against the soft cotton base, creating a dramatic yet refined look that pairs beautifully with \u003cstrong\u003eevening wear or flapper-era ensembles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece is in \u003cstrong\u003egood to very good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, with only minor signs of age. \u003cem\u003ePlease note: decorative items shown in some images are not included; only the shawl is for sale.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 50 x 220 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis rare \u003cstrong\u003e1920s Assuit shawl\u003c\/strong\u003e is ideal for collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eantique textiles\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eEgyptomania fashion\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \u003cstrong\u003emuseum-quality accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a glamorous glimpse into the \u003cstrong\u003einterwar fascination with ancient cultures and modern design\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTIQUE GOWN","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55935724650883,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/1897\/6899\/files\/01-antique-Assuit-shawl-1920s.jpg?v=1751658076","url":"https:\/\/www.antique-gown.com\/products\/assuit-shawl-1920s-3","provider":"ANTIQUE GOWN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}