Antique Handmade Tape Lace Appliqué

• Lace fiber: linen
• Color: ecru
• Handmade: yes
• Origin: from an antique collection sourced in Flanders, Belgium.
• Type: inserts

Antique handmade tape lace appliqué, likely Brussels-style lace, with cream lace bands and contrasting brown openwork.

Possibly originally intended as a decorative insertion for a garment or textile.

Measurements: 32 × 23 cm (approx. 12.6 × 9.1 inches).
Conditions: the lace is in good condition, minor signs of age.
Care Instructions: before use, delicately hand wash or soak in mild soap, rinse, and towel dry in direct sunlight for brighter color. Allow it to air dry. Iron afterward if needed.

The rulers in the pictures are in Centimeters.