Guipure
In today's world, Guipure is a topic that has captured the attention of people from all walks of life. The importance of Guipure can be seen in its influence on society, politics, economics and culture. With the increasing relevance of Guipure in our lives, it is crucial to understand its impact and the implications it has on our daily lives. In this article, we will take a closer look at Guipure and explore its many facets, from its origin to its evolution over time. In addition, we will analyze how Guipure has marked a before and after in different aspects of society and how it continues to shape our present and future.
Guipure lace is a type of bobbin lace. It connects the motifs with bars or plaits rather than net or mesh.
Guipure is a French word. It used to describe lace which has a gimp or thicker thread to outline the pattern, but this is no longer used.[1]
Genoese lace was a guipure lace.[2] Genoese lacemakers went to Malta to found the style of Maltese lace.[3] This later inspired the style of English lace known as Bedfordshire lace.[4]
Another guipure lace is Cluny lace, which originated in France,[5] but spread elsewhere, such as the English lacemaking areas.[6]
References
- ^ Elizabeth Mincoffr (1981). Pillow Lace. Ruth Bean. ISBN 0-903585-10-3.
- ^ Leader, Jean E. "Bobbin Lace: Genoese, Milanese, Cantú". Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ "Maltese Crafts". VassaloMalta. 18 April 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2014.
- ^ Mrs. Bury Palliser (January 1984). History of Lace. Dover Publications, Inc. p. 392. ISBN 0-486-24742-2.
- ^ Leader, Jean E. "Bobbin Lace: France". Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ Pat Earnshaw (1980). The Identification of Lace. Shire Publications. p. 107. ISBN 0-85263-484-6.
External links
Media related to Guipure lace at Wikimedia Commons
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