{"product_id":"antique-handmade-filet-lace-embroidered-border-altar8","title":"Antique Handmade Filet Lace with Mixed Embroidery Patterns – 320 × 23 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautiful example of antique handmade filet lace, probably dating from the early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this long lace border particularly interesting is the variety of designs and embroidery techniques used throughout the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach square features a different pattern, combining geometric shapes, floral details, raised embroidery, woven fillings and delicate openwork. Some sections have densely worked motifs, while others use loose threads and decorative stitches to create a completely different texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe panels are arranged symmetrically along the length, with a distinctive central monogram-like motif. From the centre, the designs repeat in reverse order towards each end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinished with a wide, scalloped crochet lace edging, featuring an openwork pattern of interlocking loops and small decorative picots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePossibly originally made for a church textile or altar decoration, although many of the individual motifs are decorative rather than specifically religious.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 320 cm long × 23 cm wide (approximately 126 × 9 inches).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Probably early 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Handmade embroidered filet lace with a variety of decorative needlework techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural fibre, possibly cotton or linen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good antique condition. Naturally aged, with no obvious holes or significant damage to the lace. Some small age marks and a red thread marker are visible on the fabric heading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSold as one complete antique piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bobbins\u0026Needles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54932226408794,"sku":"Altar 8","price":195.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/2360\/7130\/files\/antique-handmade-filet-lace-religious-altar-border-altar8-1.jpg?v=1791468109","url":"https:\/\/bobbinsandneedles.com\/products\/antique-handmade-filet-lace-embroidered-border-altar8","provider":"Bobbins\u0026Needles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}