Item 25-368

This listing is part of the collection we found during our March 2025 visit to Bruges.   

These two motifs handmade bobbin lace has been salvaged from a garment. 

It is in excellent condition despite its age. 

Measures 200 x 3.5cm 

There are 4 predominant varieties from different regions: 

Brussels specialised in pillow-lace with cut thread.

Antwerp was renowned for its pillow-lace with continuing thread.

Bruges became famous for its "Binche lace" especially the "point de fée" (fairy lace). 

East Flanders the lace production developed as a needle technique, which was mostly used for very fine cloth and became known as "Brussels lace".