A gentle clacking of wooden pins filled in any conversation lulls as the MidMichgan Lacemakers held one of its first in-person meetings since the coronavirus pandemic began last year. The late Judy ...

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 ...

On a recent visit to Bruges I enjoyed visiting the traditional lace shops selling a wide array of handkerchiefs, collars, ...

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 ...

This machine was made in 1853 and weighs 6 tons. Inside the machine are 4360 bobbins in two rows each containing 600 meters of fine silk thread. Machines like this one were used in the Heathcoat ...

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