{"product_id":"siena-palio-torre-flag-bearer-vintage-rapisardi-hand-towel","title":"Siena Palio Torre Flag Bearer, Vintage Rapisardi Hand Towel","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Rapisardi linen hand towel featuring the \u003cem\u003eContrada della Torre\u003c\/em\u003e flag bearer from the Siena \u003cem\u003ePalio\u003c\/em\u003e, hand embroidered in Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA proud Torre \u003cem\u003ealfieri\u003c\/em\u003e (flag bearer) stands in full festival costume with his banner. The embroidery is beautifully worked and richly textured, the design inspired by the pageantry of Siena’s historic \u003cem\u003econtrade\u003c\/em\u003e and their centuries-old \u003cem\u003ePalio\u003c\/em\u003e horse race. Rapisardi often turned to Italian regional traditions in her work—the \u003cem\u003ePalio\u003c\/em\u003e designs are among the most striking examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition, likely unused. Hand laundered, clean and bright, with a light antique patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15 x 22 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* Last photo shows the group of Siena \u003cem\u003ePalio\u003c\/em\u003e towels available at time of listing; each is offered separately.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Things Most Delightful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49769481765110,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0017\/5010\/6173\/files\/IMG_2715.jpg?v=1764926667","url":"https:\/\/www.thingsmostdelightful.com\/products\/siena-palio-torre-flag-bearer-vintage-rapisardi-hand-towel","provider":"Things Most Delightful®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}