Argentan lace
Argentan lace is a fine lace made in Argentan, in the Normandy region of France. This lace was extremely popular in France from the 16th to the 18th century, and it is particularly known as a needle lace. Argentan lace has a close relationship with the famous Alençon lace, also made in the Normandy region, and the two are often compared.
Another characteristic of Argentan lace is the thick knotted ties called brides, which emphasize the network of fine threads bridging the patterns. This technique makes the outlines of the motifs stand out more clearly, creating a distinctive style that differs from the delicate "picots" of Alençon lace.
The historical background and development described below follow the same path for other laces as well. ↓
Lace from the 18th century was characterized by fine handmade craftsmanship and strong symbolic significance within aristocratic society, and it was also technically very advanced.
In the 19th century, the influence of the Industrial Revolution led to the emergence of machine-made lace, and simpler designs suitable for mass production also increased. Floral and leaf patterns remained popular, but decoration became even more elaborate, and as the variety of lace types and styles expanded, it also spread to the general public and its uses broadened.
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