[Hao Ri Lian Wu] German Vintage Handmade Bobbin Lace Embroidery 050 Atmospheric Home Decor

Lace possesses a long history, a textile characterized by intricate and exquisite openwork patterns. Crafted from yarn or thread, it forms a net-like fabric, created by knotting, intertwining, and twisting threads to form a material with open spaces. However, its types vary across different eras and regions. Centuries ago in Europe, lace was a craft passed down by grandmothers, who could create delicate handmade pieces even in times of scarcity, preserving their unique patterns. The principle of bobbin lace making is quite similar to traditional weaving. A traditional loom uses a warp and weft structure, where vertical warp threads are fixed onto the machine, and then a shuttle carrying the weft thread is passed through the warp threads in an over-and-under crossing motion. Bobbin lace also uses a warp and weft as its basic structure, but both the warp and weft threads can move freely, giving it a much higher degree of mobility in comparison. *Care Instructions If soiled, it can be soaked in water with baking soda for half an hour, then gently rubbed. This item is vintage and not brand new. The work may not be perfectly pristine. Returns and exchanges are not accepted. Dimensions/ Approximately 41 cm in length and 26.5 cm in width.