Antique Handmade Filet Lace Panel with Floral Pattern – 440 × 21 cm

• Measurements: 440 cm long × 21 cm wide (approximately 173.2 × 8.3 inches)
• Lace fiber: cotton or linen, unconfirmed
• Color: off-white
• Origin: from an antique collection sourced in Flanders, Belgium.

Antique handmade filet lace border with a repeating floral and leafy pattern and a gently scalloped edge.

Likely originally made for an altar or other liturgical textile. A plain fabric strip is sewn along the upper edge, possibly to facilitate attachment to a larger textile.

Suitable for curtains, clothing, textile restoration and other sewing projects.

Condition:

Excellent antique condition, with only a few very small, barely visible age-related tears.

Care Instructions:

- If washing at home: Hand wash separately in cold or lukewarm water with a mild soap.

- Avoid: Bleach, strong detergents, wringing, or tumble drying — these damage linen fibers and lace.

- Drying: Lay flat on a towel or line dry in the shade (avoid direct sun, which weakens fibers).

- Ironing: Use medium heat while the fabric is still slightly damp, with a pressing cloth if needed to protect the lace.