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Fine handmade bobbin lace known for its fine ground, outlined pattern, and abundant detail. Commonly used in bridal gowns and evening wear.

Also known as 'Queen of lace', it is a needle lace with a corded design on a sheer net background. Frequently used for wedding dresses.

A type of bobbin lace that is thicker and more textured than other types. It has a continuous pattern with no net background and is often used for creating lace motifs.

Heavy and more structured type of lace with a needlepoint design. It's ideal for formal gowns and detailing.

A type of tape lace that uses a machine-made tape laid out to form a design, then joined and embellished with needle or bobbin lace.

English bobbin lace made in Honiton, Devon, characterized by delicate patterns with floral and leaf motifs.

An expensive type of lace that is typically made from fine linen and silk, known for detailed and elaborate patterns with a high level of craftsmanship.

A heavy bobbin lace usually made from cotton or linen featuring geometric patterns with a crochet-like appearance.

Machine-made lace created using a Schiffli embroidery machine, which simultaneously creates the lace and embroiders it to fabric.

A technique for handcrafting a particularly durable lace from a series of knots and loops, commonly used in doilies and edging.

A type of handmade lace that has an intricate, raised floral design worked on a mesh background.

A hand-embroidered lace made by applying stitching onto a mesh ground, commonly using tambour or needle-run techniques.

Tulle-based machine-made lace that can be embroidered or otherwise embellished. It is strong and hexagonal-net-like.

A type of net lace created by knotting a mesh grid and then embroidering it with patterns.

A hand-made lace created using a needle and thread to stitch up hundreds of small stitches to form a fabric.

A fine Belgian bobbin lace characterized by light and transparent patterns with floral and foliage motifs.

A form of needle lace dating from the 15th century, made by removing threads from a woven background and filling the remaining open spaces with embroidery.

A form of Irish lace that is made using a technique of appliquéd cambric cloth onto a net ground, often featuring fine chain-stitch embroidery.

Machine-made lace produced on the Leavers machine, capable of mimicking the intricate patterns of handmade lace important for creating elaborate designs in lingerie and evening wear.