I was lucky enough to travel to Bali last week and came across some Balinese lace. This is lace that is embroidered and then the fabric is cut away. Some of what I saw was cheaply done but I did come across one shop that still makes it with foot-powered sewing machines. They hand manipulate the fabric within a bamboo hoop, on the sewing bed. I didn't manage to get to the village where it is actually made but I did see samples of it in various stages of production. And of course, ended up with a couple of finished garments <vbg> It's certainly not as involved or intricate as bobbin lace but it was a pleasant surprise to come across. You can read more about this lace at the following website: http://www.uluwatu.com/story/index.html If you follow the links at the bottom of the page, it talks about the (short) history of Balinese lace and how it's made. I'll be back in Bali next week and am hoping to get to their "factory" but since I'll be there primarily for a week of classes to learn ikat weaving and dyeing along with a couple of days of batik classes, I may not get the time. Bali is a country full of craftsmen. Each village seems to have it's own specialty--ikat, batik, silversmithing, woodcarving, basket making, stone carving, lace making...it's a fascinating place! Dona in Asan, Guam
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