[lace] Another connection to early tape laces

[Patty Dowden]

In reply to Lorelei's very astute observations about tape laces,  I have 
also noted the very early ten stick curlicues in the Milanese-Flemish 
laces.  The connection I made was with the Punto Fiandra from Italy, which 
works a three pair braid with knotted picots.  The Italians wouldn't have 
pulled the term Fiandra out of thin air.  I believe the reference is to the 
ten stick designs.

Lace is a never ending story.
Patty Dowden
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