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With @hindustantimes I trace the history of mantóns, through Chaman Lal‘s ‘In Gipsies - Forgotten Children of India,’ where he writes, “Most of you may have heard of the wandering gipsies of Europe and America but I wonder how many of you know that they are our own kith and kin. They are descended from the Aryan stock of Punjab, Sindh, Saurashtra, Rajputana and Malwa.” It is here that we come to the mantón’s rather tenuous connection to India. 👉🏻 These shawls are more than just a dramatic prop; they are cultural icons, deeply intertwined with the passion for the flamenco. For Spanish women, a mantón is a symbol of heritage, pride, and identity. In the hands of a skilled dancer, the shawl becomes a powerful storytelling tool, emphasising the rhythm and intensity of footsteps, creating a mesmerising choreography. 👉🏻 Ángeles Espinar Díaz preserves the tradition of the *manton de Manila* in this quaint town of Villamanrique de la Condesa, collaborating with labels like Christian Dior. Her atelier showcases silk shawls inspired by Filipino traditions and 19th-century Chinese embroidery. The *mantón* originated in Canton, China, arriving in Spain via Manila galleons in the 16th century. Intrigued? Read the complete article here: https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/the-shawl-as-a-storytelling-tool-101728645416956-amp.html? #byline #traveljournalist #travelwriter #mantondemanila #villamanriquedelacondesa #youdeservespain #travelwithkrazybutterfly #angelesespinar

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