LEXIQUE quotes
Race quotes
| Antique Vintage | The common definition is that something is 100 years old or older, but in my personal opinion, the trends changed drastically before and after the war, so that's where I make the distinction between antique and vintage. |
| Needle Stitch Lace | Lace made with a single needle and thread. In the past, lace was made by drawing a design on parchment, then inserting the needle and working stitch by stitch. |
| Bobbin lace | This lace is made by twisting thread by moving many small bobbins between many pins that are fixed to the design. |
| Marine (Mekurin) | Bobbin lace originated in Mechelen, Belgium in the early 18th century. Its light, almost transparent feel made it popular as a summer lace at the time. There is also a similar lace called reel point. |
| Bobbin lace originated in Valenciennes, France in the late 17th century. | |
| Bobbin lace, which originated in Binche, Belgium in the late 17th century, features a hexagonal mesh. | |
| Needle lace originated in northern Italy and was born in the early 16th century. In the 17th century, the Baroque period saw further development in design and became popular among the nobility. | |
| Bobbin lace from Milan, Italy, which began in the 16th century | |
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Flemish |
Bobbin lace (such as Marine and Brugge Binche) originated in what is now Belgium, France and parts of the Netherlands in the early 16th century and became widespread in the 17th century, with women making lace at home as a household chore to support their families. |
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Irish Crochet |
Crochet lace, modeled after Venise lace, originated in Ireland in the mid-19th century and was also made within the home to support the family. |
| Bobbin lace from East Devon, England, from the early 17th century. Originally, motifs were made individually and fitted to the mesh, but later it became possible to embed them directly into the mesh. | |
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Carrickmacross |
Originating in Ireland around 1820, this unique technique makes use of applique and embroidery. |
| Originating in the early 17th century, it can be made on a bobbin, needle, or a mix of the two, and was popular among aristocrats and royalty in the 18th and 19th centuries (Pointe de Gâteau and Brussels Duchesse also fall into this category). | |
| Often called the "Queen of Lace," needle lace originated in Alençon, France in the 17th century. It became popular in the royal court during the reign of Louis XIV and spread further. Horsehair was used to create the raised picots. | |
| Needle lace originated in Argentan, Normandy, at about the same time as Alençon. Compared to Alençon, the motifs are flatter. | |
| Application Angleterre | This lace originated in England and became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is made by delicately appliquéd intricate motifs (made with needles or bobbins) such as plant patterns onto a delicate net. |
| Maltese lace | Bobbin lace is a traditional handicraft that was influenced by neighboring Italy and features Maltese cross and floral motifs. It developed in the 17th and 18th centuries, but then declined for a time before regaining popularity in the 19th century. |
| Leticella Race | Among antique lace, it has a particularly long history, having originated in Italy in the 16th century, which can be said to be the birthplace of lace. |
| Cornelia | From the mid-19th century, large curtains were made of delicate combed fabric, embroidered with buttonhole stitches to create motifs of plants and flowing curves. These curtains are typically French and are often made for large windows. |
Fashion quotes
| Petit Puri (pin tuck) | Fine pleats |
| raglan | Sleeved design with no shoulder pads |
| dolman | Generous sleeve width with a tight fit at the wrist |
| Manthangal | Partial belt sewn directly to the back of the waist |
| Stand collar | A collar that literally stands up, often seen on antique lace blouses. |
| Bonnet | It is usually worn from behind and the ribbon is fastened under the chin. (The origin of the word "car hood." It is not known which came first, though.) |
| Plastron | Breastplate (armor, fencing, etc.) - a piece of equipment worn around the neck or chest to decorate this area. |
| fichu | A triangular, fashionable item worn around the neck and shoulders, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. There are everyday versions for daytime wear and more stylish versions for evening wear. The bandana-like item worn by monsieurs also has the same name. |
| Lappet |
It has existed since the Middle Ages and was used as a decoration to indicate social status. Later, in the 18th and 19th centuries, it became a fashion item, worn on the head and hanging down to the side. It is one of the traditional and ethnic ornaments. |
| aube ,rochet.surplis | This is what priests wear during aube church ceremonies. A gorgeously embroidered chasuble is layered on top of this, decorated with ornaments. Because ceremonies are attended by many people, the length of the lace makes it suitable for those in the back, especially children. Religious motifs are often found in lace. |
| Jabot | Gathered fabric decorating the chest area and flared lace decoration. This was also widely used for men in the 19th century. |
Textile Quotations
| Muslin | The word originates from a plain weave fabric made with extremely fine threads that was woven in the capital of Mesopotamia. In the 18th century, it spread to Europe and delicately embroidered versions became so popular that they replaced lace. |
| Comb |
A term used in contrast to carded yarn, this is cotton yarn from which short fibers have been removed to create a smoother yarn. |
| chiffon | A thin, sheer plain weave fabric woven with fine, delicate threads. |
| Drape Draping | A technique used in three-dimensional cutting. The fabric is placed directly and the design is checked to see how it falls and gathers. |
| Damasce Damask | A type of jacquard with a pattern on the surface, it was originally a patterned fabric with oriental flowers, butterflies, grapes, etc. It was developed in Damascus as a luxurious fabric woven with gold and silver threads, and then spread to Europe, hence the name. |
Accessory Quotations
| Enamel, enamel, cloisonné | |
| Cut Steel | After originating in England, it spread throughout Europe. It was cut like a diamond and widely used in jewelry. |