Did You Know....

That shawls were around for 100 years? The first all-wool shawls were not made in Paisley until 1823.It was awkward to wear a coat with a crinoline frame or under wire. From 1840-75 shawls were made much larger to cover the widening skirt and frame. It was during this period that shawls really became popular. They are still considered beautiful textiles to this day.