I have been delayed in replying as I have been compiling information from different sources.
Ilske wrote:
Could you find out a bit more precise since when the Witch Stitch Lace was made in Spain.As far as I know, there is evidence of a revival of this numerical tape lace late 19th. cent. and first half of 20th., in the South West of Spain. Whereas it is known too, that during 16th. and 17th. century there were worked very near this part of Spain numerical multi coloured laces, very similar to slovenian (Dalmatian laces).
Could this lace belong to the laces they invate at the end of the 19./beginning of 20.cent.?
We know too, that during 16th. cent., did exist a great exchange with Italian art, and Genoes people established in this part of the country, so reticella and cut point was worked and influenced over the Spanish embroideries that were made since Middle Ages.
Lorelei wrote:
What possible connection is there between Spanish and Flemish political links (which did exist, although I'm fuzzy on the dates) and these political links may have made it possible for the Flemish tape lace tradition to transfer to Spain.
Spain, geographically speaking is strategically located has been since ever influenced by different cultures as Byzantine, Arabic, Moorish in the first centuries to European since 14th. century in advance. Marriages among european monarchies produced an important cultural exchange and laces were a sign of luxury and competitiveness.
During the reign of Catholic Kings (15th. century), they married their 5 sons with different european princess and princes (Portugal, Austria, England) and connected with Flanders, Brussels, Italy and England.
On the other hand, commerce was very important among Spain and Amber's and in the second half of 17th. cent. Spain imported great quantities of lace from Flanders and late in the 1700 from France. At that time the french "cravat" (lace made) was the new fashion among the men in the court.
Although important quantities of lace were imported, here in Spain a great tradition of textile arts have been alive: Gold and silver passementeries, moorish fringes, macram�, Point de Espa�a (gold and silver bobbin lace)and later in the 19th. and 20th., the Catalonian Blonda.
Spain is "a great unknown", because the most finest embroideries and laces have been made some times by the ladies in the courts, many other by peasant in their homes, for their own use, and nuns in the convents for church purposes. No patterns or books were published, so we have evidences by literature: "The Quixote", or ancient royal manuscripts.
devon wrote:
I have heard it said that the Italian tape technique traveled into Eastern Europe where it became part of the folk costume
Last week I had the opportunity to read the Italian book: "Fili e Parole" "Merletto a fuselli tradiziones e innovazioni" (Bobbin lace, tradition and innovation) 1999
Published by the Commission to the promotion of Cantu Lace.
The book is an interesting research among all Italy locations were the bobbin lace has been made for years, the different names given to lace tools, comparing stitches and the way they are made.
I do not know if the book has some english translation, I have no problem reading italian as it is similar to spanish and is being delightful to deep in history. It includes nice lace pictures describing the different types of lace worked in Italy.
There is a website where you can find information:
http://www.merletti.it
Regards.
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