Border of Needle Lace

anonymous, c. 1600 - c. 1620

Two techniques are combined in this band. Reticella (bottom half) is early lace with geometrical motifs. Punto in aria, literally ‘stitch in air’, is a freer technique. The motifs are airier and looser.

  • Artwork typestrip
  • Object numberBK-1975-366
  • Dimensions4.5 cm, 6 cm, length 175 cm x width 7 cm