That's it! I think this is just an amazing piece, and LOVE it! One of these days, I'd love to do a reconstruction. Years ago, I tried my hand at Sprang and remember it as no more or less difficult than bobbin lace - just different.
Clay Clay Blackwell [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >And to keep this "lace related"... One of the first bits of "old lace" I > >ever saw was a bit of "Sprang" (if I'm not mistaken), made by Indians in > >the Southwest in the mid 1800's. > > Was it this piece? > http://www.statemuseum.arizona.edu/coll/peris2.shtml > > I love the obvious care and attention that went into its making. The > caption says this is older than 1800's, though, so maybe not: "Dates: ca. > AD 1300-1450". > > In any case, a lacey enough textile to bring to the attention of the list. > > Lynn Carpenter in SW Michigan, USA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
