Brussels lace
There is needlepoint and bobbin lace.
Bobbin
The Brussels region was an important centre for European textile production long before it gained fame for its lace production.
Lace technology developed from the late 16th century to the 17th century, when bobbin lace in particular became popular. Bobbin lace is a technique in which thread is wound around a bobbin and then woven together to create patterns.
In the 17th century, Brussels bobbin lace was exported to many European countries, including France, Spain, and England. Brussels bobbin lace was especially popular at the French court, and during the reign of Louis XIV, it became an essential decoration for court costumes.
It was particularly used in weddings and religious ceremonies, for making luxurious dresses and veils, and even as altar cloths. It reached its Golden Age in the 18th century.
Needlepoint
This is a technique in which thread is woven using a needle, like embroidery.
It developed especially from the late 17th century to the 18th century. Needle lace is a technique that developed under the influence of Italian Venetian lace, and is very delicate and luxurious. It is characterized by its intricate design and soft texture. It was very popular among the royal court and the upper classes, and was especially used for luxurious dresses and veils.
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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Brussels Bobbin Lace |
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Needlepoint Lace |
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