Have you ever felt this way too?When you pick up an old lace blouse, have you ever gasped at its delicacy? Have you ever looked at the lace trimmings on a dress worn by European nobility in a museum ...

Lace dresses are a fashion staple, effortlessly blending femininity and style. Originating in Europe during the 15th century, lace-making evolved from a complex handcraft to machine production. Today, ...

Lauren Dreier was paging through a 19th century book by the German architect Gottfried Semper when she spotted some intriguing patterns inspired by lace. A professional artist and designer who often ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The Ipswich lace industry used ...

On a Friday night, members of the Brooklyn Lace Guild gather at the Old Stone House in Park Slope, rhythmically knocking together 3D-printed and traditional wooden bobbins. The crafters’ hands move ...

Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Share on X (Opens in new window) Copy this page's address to your clipboard Link copied to clipboard I didn’t choose lace— lace chose me. A cheeky intro is ...

Samples of lace made in Ipswich, Massachusetts, were obtained in the course of the first U.S. Census, in 1789, and stored among the papers of Alexander Hamilton, who had been charged with taking the ...

Lace is a delicate textile distinguished by decorative holes that enhance simple garments. Originating in Europe, it evolved from intricate handmade methods to advanced machine production. Made from ...