6. La Casa de los Chales

Go here for that most quintessential item of Spanish clothing: the shawl. "The House of Shawls" stocks a mind-boggling array of straight and triangular chales in every material from silk to satin or gauze. These are worn loosely around the shoulders for formal occasion, such as weddings. The mantones are the more traditional type of square shawl, usually silk embroidered with flowers and bordered with a long fringe, that tops off the traditional costume. To accessorize, there are all manner of fans, high hair combs, elaborate lace veils and jewelry. METRO: Goya or O'Donnell   (© 10Best)

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