Argentan lace is a fine lace made in Argentan, Normandy, France. This lace became very popular in France between the 16th and 18th centuries, and is specifically known as needle lace . Argentan lace is closely related to, and is often compared to, the famous Alençon lace, also made in Normandy.
Another characteristic of Argentan lace is the use of thick knots called braids , which emphasize the network of thin threads between the patterns. This technique makes the outlines of the patterns stand out more clearly, creating a unique style that is different from the delicate "picots" of Alençon lace.
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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