Alencon Alencon is a market town famous for its lace making in 17th & 18th centuries. Visit the Musee de la Dentelle to see examples of 17th century lace work. Also visit the Musee des Beaux Arts which shows the history of the lace industry along with a collection of paintings. The Eglise de Notre Dame is a must see as the stonework on the facade resembles lace.
Calais is very famous for the quality of its hand-made lace, used by pretty
much of the haute couture fashion companies.
"Arsenic and ols lace" is cast in Brooklyn, NY.
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Where can I buy the cream lace top Priya had on in the December episode
Lace and Lacy will be there. That is all I've heard of.
The city of Bruges is famous for its production of expertly hand-crafted pieces of silk lace.
The city of Nottingham is famous for its lace industry and the Museum audio tour explores its history, the people, fashions and the machines. In addition there are Lace machine demonstrations and a self-guided audio tour of The Lace Market is also available. The Museum of Nottingham Lace, 3-5 High Pavement, The Lace Market, Nottingham, NG1 1HF. Tel: (0115) 989 7365.
Lace making -- by hand -- remains a current pastime.
Margaret L. Brooke has written: 'Lace in the making with bobbins and needle' -- subject(s): Bobbin lace, Needlepoint lace, Lace and lace making
Eunice Close has written: 'Lace making' -- subject(s): Lace and lace making 'Knitting' 'Raffia Work'
If you need net for chantilly lace you can buy pure silk net for french lace here: http://french-lace.com
Belgium is famous for its hand made lace. It's quite expensive, now, however.
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Jean Withers has written: 'Lace to use' -- subject(s): Lace and lace making, Lace craft 'Mounting and Using Lace'
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There are usually options while buying. Swiss lace is softer than French.