Originally made from exceptionally fine linen thread spun from flax grown in Brabant. This thread was so delicate it had to be spun in dark, damp underground rooms to prevent it from breaking.
Brussels lace is distinguished from other Belgian varieties by its construction and the extreme fineness of its thread. brussels lace
Traditional Brussels bobbin lace lacks a heavy outlining thread (cordonnet), instead using open stitches at the pattern's edge to connect to the mesh ground. Originally made from exceptionally fine linen thread spun
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Brussels lace was at its peak, often featuring a fine, hexagonal mesh ground known as drochel . Key Techniques & Characteristics Traditional Brussels bobbin lace lacks a heavy outlining
The Belgian lace industry: Its rise and fall - Discovering Belgium
Due to trade prohibitions in England and France, Brussels lace was often smuggled and sold under the pseudonym "Point d'Angleterre" to bypass import bans.
Originally made from exceptionally fine linen thread spun from flax grown in Brabant. This thread was so delicate it had to be spun in dark, damp underground rooms to prevent it from breaking.
Brussels lace is distinguished from other Belgian varieties by its construction and the extreme fineness of its thread.
Traditional Brussels bobbin lace lacks a heavy outlining thread (cordonnet), instead using open stitches at the pattern's edge to connect to the mesh ground.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, Brussels lace was at its peak, often featuring a fine, hexagonal mesh ground known as drochel . Key Techniques & Characteristics
The Belgian lace industry: Its rise and fall - Discovering Belgium
Due to trade prohibitions in England and France, Brussels lace was often smuggled and sold under the pseudonym "Point d'Angleterre" to bypass import bans.
