Flanders lace
Closeup of an exercise with five-hole ground | |
| Type | Lace |
|---|---|
| Production method | Bobbin lace |
| Production process | Craft production |
| Place of origin | Flanders, Belgium |
Flanders lace (point de Flandres) was made in Flanders, which was particularly well known for its bobbin lace. The supreme epoch of Flemish lace lasted from about 1550-1750.
The lacemaking areas of Antwerp, Mechlin, Binche and Valenciennes are regarded as Flemish. They made mesh ground continuous lace. Brussels made part lace which is non-continuous.