Honiton lace is a type of bobbin lace that originated in Honiton, Devon, England, and was particularly popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.
This is from the same region as what we often refer to as Devon lace.
What sets it apart is the use of the "motif lace" technique, in which individually made motifs (flowers, leaves, etc.) are later sewn onto the background.
A similar lace is Duchesse, which was developed in Belgium in the 19th century and its name comes from "Duchesse (Duchess)". It is made from the same bobbin lace as Honiton, but the motifs are finer and denser, forming a continuous pattern. It is lighter than Honiton lace, and is characterized by its delicate and elegant appearance.
Round floral motifs are common in Honiton.
The steps below will be the same for other races, taking into account the historical background.
18th century lace was highly technical, elaborately handcrafted, and carried strong symbolic meaning within aristocratic society.
In the 19th century, the Industrial Revolution led to the appearance of machine-made lace, and simpler, mass-produced designs became available. Floral and leafy patterns remained popular, but the decoration became more luxurious, and the variety of types and styles of lace expanded, becoming more popular among the general public and its uses became more widespread.
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