LACE, BOBBIN, MOTIF

Bobbin lace was an important part of fashion from the 16th century until the early 20th century and in high demand

Through the eighteenth century lace became increasingly delicate, worked in extremely fine linen thread.

Flemish bobbin laces began to dominate the market, with items such as cravat ends and lappets used to display the wealth and demonstrate the good taste of the wearer. By 19th century there was greater proportion of reseau.

This pair of elaborate handmade bobbin lace square motifs, connected in the centre, was made in Flanders, early 19th century. Design, 3 acorns on a tree branch. A hand stitched silk gimp outlines the design elements.

The reseau of ‘rose ground also known as ‘cinq trois’ five hole and filling centre of acorns in ‘snowflake’ ground also called ‘partridge eye’.