Lace fragments used to compose scores for LACE, an ongoing project by Zeena Parkins (all photos by the author for Hyperallergic) Delicate and fine, Shetland lace was made popular in the 19th century ...

Watching Anna Tsyganok weave lace in the traditional way looks complex, to say the least. Just as it was done during the 16th century, Anna braids and twists lengths of thread using a set of bobbins.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This set is a pattern of Valenciennes ...

What kind of lace is needle lace? Last time, I talked about bobbin lace, which is made by crossing dozens of threads. The small sound of wooden bobbins touching each other. The time spent as threads ...

Bard’s survey of European traditions finally reveals exactly what Vermeer’s ‘Lacemaker’ was up to. François Hubert Drouais, “Marie Rinteau, Called Mademoiselle de Verrières,” a portrait of the ...