Yes! That's maintenance and repair. Every day, whenever I have free time (which is quite a lot), I spend it caring for and repairing it. People often ask me what...
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This is copied from an email newsletter. I went to the Worth expo. To briefly touch on Worth, he was an Englishman active in Paris. Around 1850, his clothes became...
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It originated around the 16th century on the island of Burano near Venice, Italy, and is a needlepoint technique that uses needles and thread. In the 17th century, it also...
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January 16, 2025 I had the opportunity to participate in an atelier exhibition at Jeanne Valet in Daikanyama, Tokyo, which is said to be a pioneer in European vintage clothing,...
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Reticella is one of the oldest techniques of antique lace, a type of embroidered lace that originated in Italy. This lace first appeared in the early 16th century and was particularly popular during the Renaissance. Reticella evolved from "dronework" (a technique in which a pattern is created by cutting out a section of fabric), a technique in which geometric patterns are decorated on fabric using embroidery. This lace can also be seen used in the collars worn by noble figures in old portraits, giving a sense of its popularity and...
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