IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Mrs. Elizabeth Lord Lakeman, who was ...

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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After a whole year of hard work, Portuguese lace-makers ‘The Rendilheiras’ recently completed the Largest bobbin lace. The lace was presented at an event in the city of Vila do Conde in Portugal, on ...

The largest bobbin lace measures 53.262 m² (573.3 ft²) and was created by Municipio De Vila Do Conde (Portugal), in Vila do Conde, Portugal, on 2 August 2015. The enormous bobbin lace was woven by ...

Her hands move deftly, putting a machine to shame, when she braids the threads around pins in a particular pattern. It’s rhythmic and nimble, but accurate at the same time. Being an expert in bobbin ...

The lace of today is the result of efforts made in previous centuries. During the Miocene period, Pierolapithecus (an extinct species of primate), wove the first stitch to make his nest. This was ...

Traveling across the Philippines can be a gateway to discovering the country’s vast pool of talents in creating crafts and heritage arts. From the intricate weaves of the Ifugao to the colorful inaul ...