Though lace-like fabrics have been found in ancient Egyptian burial grounds, lace first appeared in a developed form in Italy and Flanders in the early 16th century.

It has been proverbially said that old is gold. There is something effortlessly chic about dressing in styles from a vintage era that will remain forever classic. Radhika Merchant, the wife of Anant ...

One of Nottinghamshire's most distinctive crafts is at risk of dying out if new people are not trained, enthusiasts say. Bobbin lace-making is a centuries-old hand technique that evolved into machine ...

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A small and close-knit community of women in the small Iloilo town of Santa Barbara supports each other in health and in livelihood. The Women United Through Handcrafted Lace and Embroidery (WUTHLE) ...

On a Friday night, members of the Brooklyn Lace Guild gather at the Old Stone House in Park Slope, rhythmically knocking together 3D-printed and traditional wooden bobbins. The crafters’ hands move ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Earlier this winter, in the hope of slashing his energy bill, Charles Mason, a 59-year-old Derbyshire lacemaker ...

Newbury Bobtails, a local group of lacemakers will be holding an exhibition of lace and craft to celebrate their 40th anniversary. The exhibition will run from from Thursday, November 7 to Tuesday, ...

Analysis: The Co Galway town was a big player in Irish lacemaking and a new community initiative is reviving that craft for the future Irish lace was a highly sought after luxury commodity, used to ...

When the average person sees a lace gown or tablecloth, they might marvel at its intricate patterns and delicate craftsmanship. Saskatoon’s Ulla Nielsen approaches a piece of lace with a different ...