Women armed with huge, padded cushions, thread and pins, gather twice a week in the cozy basement of Nancy Wass’ home in Ferndale. It is a time for them to sip tea and share stories as they busy their ...

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 ...

The lace industry began in Yutang village and gradually expanded across Mabu town. After China's reform and opening-up in 1978, several villagers who had worked elsewhere had discovered that lace ...

The Aragon Lacemakers in Bedfordshire are putting on two sessions in the county for younger members. The area was once a thriving centre for the handmade lace industry, employing thousands of people.

10 February 1926: The northern French town of Bailleul has returned to its tradition of making lace by hand Circumstances have conspired to revive the various lace-making industries in France, of ...

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The making of lace is one of those things that almost defies belief. The eyesight, the patience and the steady hands that are required almost seem beyond the ken of mere mortals, and the results can ...